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This paper examines the consequences of the creation of an Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (ICHR) by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The author argues that the very existence of the ICHR has the potential to act as a trigger to further discussion on human rights issues in member states and open avenues for further action. She also points out that agreement on a human rights institution is remarkable and is an essential first step toward ASEAN’s stated goal of respecting and protecting human rights.