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For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano

Dominic Gutoman May 19, 2024 attacks against human rights defenders, children's rights, sally ujano, women's rights

Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women – Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women’s Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth.

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‘Duterte, most dangerous macho-fascist in the gov’t’- Gabriela Women’s Party

Anne Marxze Umil February 13, 2018 Comprehensive Agreement on the Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Gabriela Women's Party, International Humanitarian Law, One Billion Rising, President Duterte, women's rights

“We women have proven our worth and power in different levels, by joining forces with the numerous struggling masses.”

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Eve Ensler | From victim to global warrior vs VAW

Anne Marxze Umil January 10, 2015 Eve Ensler, One Billion Rising, one billion rising for revolution, women's rights

A rape victim overcomes her suffering to lead a movement to end all forms of violence against women across the globe. By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – In a conservative society like the Philippines, victims of violence hide under a cloak of silence, afraid to be stigmatized. But one’s suffering could be transformed…

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In the Hour of Chaos

Ronalyn V. Olea November 10, 2008 GABnet, women's rights

We asked Maria what she wanted us to do when we left, the jail, and eventually, the Philippines for the United States. “You must speak about the Human Security Act [the Philippines version of our Patriot Act],” she said, “You must tell them that the government is going after whoever they want, whenever they want.…

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