Rights group demands immediate release of ‘Imus 5’
“Protest art falls within the purview of freedom of expression.”
Rights group demands immediate release of ‘Imus 5’
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Group eyes countercharges against cops over ‘wrongful’ arrest of 81-year old man
Group eyes countercharges against cops over ‘wrongful’ arrest of 81-year old man
“The law cannot allow six months of unlawful incarceration and the irreparable harm it caused to pass without consequence."
Family of slain Lumad farmer in Surigao del Sur calls for justice
Family of slain Lumad farmer in Surigao del Sur calls for justice
"This has happened many times, not just to my brother. The others just kept silent without justice.”
Free political prisoners, justice for victims of torture – rights groups
Free political prisoners, justice for victims of torture – rights groups
“This persistent pattern of human rights violations underscores the fact that laws alone have never been sufficient and effective against torture and other rights violations, and reflects the State’s hypocrisy in claiming to protect human rights and holding perpetrators accountable.”
Group blasts ELCAC’s lies against UN expert
Group blasts ELCAC’s lies against UN expert
“The NTF-ELCAC’s convoluted concept of ‘peace and development’ means that everything it does—from red-tagging to threats, from abductions and enforced disappearances and fake surrenders to killings and bombings—should be accepted as long as it wipes out any communist, dissenter, or social change advocate."
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
These charges were filed against a certain "Mary Jane Velasco", of which Niezel has no connection to.
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
UN expert urges PH gov’t: Reconsider recoms on red-tagging, terrorism
“It is true that the situation under this administration is not as severe as the previous administration. But in terms of real change, I think the Philippines has to take a number of measures before it can turn the page on the past."
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
Rights groups urge UN to probe PH’s exploitation of counterterrorism laws
They urged the Special Rapporteur to initiate an urgent inquiry to what they described as the “systemic abuse of counterterrorism measures in the Philippines.”
PH gov’t urged to enforce UN expert recommendations — int’l rights groups
PH gov’t urged to enforce UN expert recommendations — int’l rights groups
“This is not only a matter of domestic concern, but a test of the Philippines’ commitments under ASEAN and international human rights conventions.”
UN expert recommends NTF-ELCAC abolition amid rampant red-tagging and media attacks
UN expert recommends NTF-ELCAC abolition amid rampant red-tagging and media attacks
Khan reiterated that the essence of freedom of speech and expression is dissent and criticism, and duty-bearers should express tolerance to remarks from the media and peoples’ organizations regardless of whether they will like it or not.
Rights defenders commend UN special rapporteur’s recommendations
Rights defenders commend UN special rapporteur’s recommendations
The UPR Watch said that Khan’s report reflects the wanton violations of human rights in the country under the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administration.
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
“While interim release mechanisms serve important human rights purposes, they must not supersede ensuring accountability of individuals accused of very serious crimes against humanity.”
ILO to negotiate binding standards for 150 million platform workers
ILO to negotiate binding standards for 150 million platform workers
“This is a breakthrough for millions of platform workers worldwide who have waited too long for international protections."
Filipino delegations to UN rights council session to expose continuing violations in the PH
Filipino delegations to UN rights council session to expose continuing violations in the PH
“to bring to the attention of the international community the continuing fight for justice
of families of victims of extrajudicial killings and the ‘war on drugs.’”
Groups call for release of Batangas activists
Groups call for release of Batangas activists
The slow judicial system was made worse by the appalling jail conditions in Quezon province.
The growing family of ‘Missing Tati’
The growing family of ‘Missing Tati’
The missing Tati for 18 years now is what Yumi was saying in every phase of her life, “I am missing Tati.” However, her story was a testimony of how our youth today must deal with ---process difficulties, positively explore life with family and friends, making the best of yourself so you could be that someone who will be ready to help other people effectively.
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
“Age and health, while relevant, cannot outweigh the rights of victims to see the process of justice carried to its end. The facilities of the ICC, the conditions of which are vastly superior to those in Philippine prisons, can guarantee the humane treatment of Duterte while he is detained."
Former Bayan Muna rep press the Senate, ‘impeachment court must convene’
Former Bayan Muna rep press the Senate, ‘impeachment court must convene’
“The people, not just in Metro Manila but in provinces all over the country, must hold protest actions to also urge the Senate to convene on June 21 so that this huge amount of public funds, which could have been used for free medicine, education, food, and other social services to the people, went.”
‘Drop terrorist financing charges vs Cebu NGO consortium’
‘Drop terrorist financing charges vs Cebu NGO consortium’
Supporting people’s organizations in Visayas since 2001, the Community Empowerment Resource Network, Inc. (CERNET) ceased operations due to the terrorist financing charges filed in 2023.
Ka Louie lived out the Christian ideals in struggling with the people and working for peace
Ka Louie lived out the Christian ideals in struggling with the people and working for peace
"You lived the Gospel not only with your lips, but with your whole being. You taught not just with words but with a life never separate from the struggle. Whether in the quiet of negotiations or the thunder of protest, your principles held firm. You walked the talk, each step leaving footprints for generations to follow."
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