Human Security in East Asia: Embracing Global Norms through Regional Cooperation in Human Trafficking, Labour Migration, and HIV/AIDS

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No accessJournal of Human SecurityOther Journal Article01 January 2009Human Security in East Asia: Embracing Global Norms through Regional Cooperation in Human Trafficking, Labour Migration, and HIV/AIDS Authors: Tsuneo Akaha Authors: Tsuneo Akaha Professor of International Policy Studies, and Director, Center for East Asian Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies 460 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940, USA, email: [email protected], tel: +1 831-647-3564, fax: +1 831-647-4199 Google Scholar More articles by this author SectionsAboutPDF/EPUBExport CitationsAdd to FavouriteAdd to FavouriteCreate a New ListNameCancelCreate ToolsTrack CitationsCreate Clip ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail Abstract The paper examines the pressing human security issues in East Asia and the scope and form of institutionalisation of regional cooperation dealing with these issues. Among the issues to be examined are human trafficking, labour migration, and HIV/AIDS, three of the most challenging human security issues in the region. Of particular interest is the extent to which the countries of the region have embraced the global norms regarding the rights of individuals concerned, including trafficking victims, migrant workers, and persons living with HIV and AIDS patients. Also of concern in this present study are the obstacles to further multilateral cooperation. The article shows that regional cooperation is growing and gradually being institutionalised through such mechanisms as regional consultative dialogues, ASEAN and its various action plans and programs, APEC and its subordinate forums, as well as cooperation with extra-regional parties and global organisations. The study concludes, however, that the human security of border-crossing individuals remains particularly vulnerable in terms of violation of their basic rights. Full Text DOI Previous article Next article RelatedDetails View PUBLICATION DETAILSDate of Publication:January 2009Journal:Journal of Human SecurityISSN:1835-3800Volume:5Issue:2Page Range:11-34First Page:11Last Page:34Source:Journal of Human Security, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2009: 11-34Date Last Modified:05 September 2018 12:24Date Last Revised:06 October 2012Geographic LocationEast AsiaSubjectHuman rightsNational securityLabor mobilityAIDS (Disease)AIDS (Disease)--Prevention--Government policy METRICS Downloaded 0 times Copyright© Human Security Institute, 2009Download PDFLoading ...