Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances
The Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) is an international human rights organization which focuses on the issue of forced disappearance in Asia. AFAD was founded on 4 June 1998 in Manila, Philippines. The federation was awarded the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award in 2016.
| Abbreviation | AFAD |
|---|---|
| Formation | 4 June 1998 |
| Founded at | Manila, Philippines |
| Type | Federation of human rights organizations |
| Purpose | Involuntary disappearances |
| Headquarters | Quezon City, Philippines |
Secretary General | Mary Aileen D. Bacalso |
Chairperson | Khurram Parvez |
| Award(s) | Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award (2016) |
| Website | disappeared-asia |
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