In Asia, FIDH is present in eighteen countries and supports the actions of its twenty members in several domains. The protection of
human rights defenders, the abolition of
the death penalty, the protection of human rights while countering
terrorism,
women’s rights,
economic and social rights are among FIDH’s priorities.
A regional bureau was opened in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2010 to represent FIDH at the regional level, enhance collaboration with its members, and lobby and monitor the development of human rights mechanisms within
ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations).