Supported by the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, this project leverages RWI’s decade-long experience in local governance to support the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority’s (BMA) goal of becoming a human rights city. Following a high-level dialogue in early 2025, the BMA formally declared its intent in August 2025 to embed principles of dignity, equality, and non-discrimination into its everyday governance. RWI is currently developing a tailored Best Practices Toolkit for the city that focuses on institutional realities and specific policy priorities, such as rights-based solutions to air pollution. This work continues RWI’s tradition of shaping the global conversation on localized human rights, building on its participation in international platforms like the World Human Rights Cities Forum in South Korea.
Activities & Publication
- BMA Declares Intent to Become a “Human Rights City,” Reinforcing Its Mission of Sustainable Inclusion for All
- Advanced the Right to Clean Air in Bangkok
Project Duration
January – December 2026
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