The first five Articles of the ASEAN Human Rights declaration affirm that human rights belong to "Every person," specifically emphasizing that they belong to "women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, migrant workers, and vulnerable and marginalised groups (Art 5).
29), the "right to development ... aimed at poverty alleviation, the creation of conditions including the protection and sustainability of the environment...(Art.
[1] However, the Commission has been widely criticized for the lack of transparency and failure to consult with ASEAN civil society during drafting process.
7),[8] or that human rights might be limited to preserve "national security" or a narrowly defined “public morality” (Art.
[5] The U.S. Department of State and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights welcomed the Declaration, but with substantive reservations.