Timor-Leste

Meaning of the APF 2016 Symbol The circle is representing unity and and the crescents representi ng glory. All together can be interpreted as people united for glory/achievement/ victory.

Timor-Leste Socio demographic highlight Total population: 1,066,582/ (in 2004: 923,198) Increase since 2004: 15.5% (143,384 people) Annual population growth rate: 2.41% Men: 541,147 Women: 525,435 Population of Díli district: 234,331 (an increase of 33.3% since 2004) Three most populated districts: Díli, Baucau and Ermera (43% of the population) Three least populated districts: Manatuto, Aileu, Manufahi (13% of the population) Sex ratio: 103 (For every 100 women in Timor-Leste, there are 103 men). Average household size: 5.8 Proportion of the population living in rural areas: 70.4% Landscape distribution: 61% slope mountains and 16% flat area

Achievement 1.Gender equality (women representations in the Parliament from 27% in and increased to 38% in ) 2.Transparency reporting (Multi-Stakeholder Group) 3.Active civil society engagement with the State (Social Audit) 4.Petroleum Fund 5.Freedom from fears 6.Infant mortality reduced (from 60 death per 1,000 life birth in 2003, down to 45 death per 1,000 in ) 7.Malnutrition for children 58.1% in 2003 decreased to 50.2% in Achieve MDGs No. 4 on the Reduction of Maternal Mortality 9.Exclusive breastfeeding increased 10.School enrollment improvement 11.Religious tolerance is high 12.Continuous improvement of CSOs engagement with regional network on relevant issues

Issues of concern Socio-political highlight A high proportion of teenagers and young people in the population combined with little opportunities of employment 15,000 – 20,000 young people entered labor market each year with little opportunities of employment High urbanization rates to Dili, the capital city Many state institutions remain weak Violence against women (38%) Land rights (violent conflict and homicide) and land reform High dependence on oil revenue (95% of state budget) Forced disappearance (for the past crime against humanity)

Issues of concern Socio-political highlight Freedom of expression Human trafficking Trans regional crime National versus migrant workers Employment opportunity and access to education for people with disability Juvenile Justice System not established yet Discrimination and stigmatization against LGBT Early pregnancy (drop-out, mortality of mothers and babies) Debt (ADB and China) Impunity (crime against humanity) Majority of birth, 78% are delivered at home, only 30% assisted by health workers

Issues to focus on Building state capacity and fulfilling basic needs Focus on non-oil economy Maintaining peace and stability Overcoming socioeconomics challenges Upcoming election in 2016 and 2017 Leadership re-generation Building international solidarity and regional integration Maritime Boundary

Issues for ASEAN peoples solidarity Black listing of CSOs in Timor- Leste for being against Australia occupation on the Timor Sea Timor-Leste is facing ‘Failing State’ symptoms Regional solidarity Maritime Boundary Food sovereignty Sustainable use of natural resources

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Aluta Kontinua! Median Line Now!

Why we fight for Median Line between Timor-Leste and Australia? Two fundamental reasons: – As an independent nation, Timor-Leste has the right to boundaries at the land and on sea. Timor-Leste and Australia has not settle its maritime boundary yet. – Timor-Leste and Australia geologically located at one continent. Therefore, the maritime boundary cannot be determined according to the Continental Shelf but has to be according to the UN Convention on the on the law of the sea (UNCLOS).

Thank you for international solidarity!

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