Indicator 9.1 Proportion of Women in the National Committees on Human Rights       • The establishment of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand to protect and promote human rights reaffirms the respect for human rights and represents a commendable progress. An equal representation of women and men in this prestigious body reflects a fundamental human rights principle.         Human rights mechanism in Thailand         • The National Human Rights Commission Act 1999 stipulates that the selection process must take into account gender representation. The Firrst National Human Rights Commission of Thailand consisted of 11 commissioners, 5 men and 6 women. The commissioners came from diverse backgrounds, e.g. ex-government officials, academics, development workers, NGOs.       • National committees on human rights by sex       National committees on human rights 2001-2007 number % total male female male female The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand 11 5 6 45.45 54.55

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