Aileen Catamin, defiant vs dams
"Even before the Spaniards came, we were already on the land. We have lived here for centuries, and we’re still here up to now."
Aileen Catamin, defiant vs dams
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Worsening health, hunger hound Lumad internal refugees in Agusan del Sur
Worsening health, hunger hound Lumad internal refugees in Agusan del Sur
Three children, with ages two to four, have died at the evacuation center.
Women call for change, truth, accountability
Women call for change, truth, accountability
“We demand change, change for governance that is pro-women and pro-poor. We want all to have better life conditions. We want women’s rights and contributions to be recognized in society.”
Rev. Phumzile Mabizela: woman, church leader, HIV positive
Rev. Phumzile Mabizela: woman, church leader, HIV positive
“I strongly believe we will get a cure. Maybe not today, maybe in five or 10 years time.”
Women leaders call for Aquino’s resignation, push for People’s Transition Council
Women leaders call for Aquino’s resignation, push for People’s Transition Council
“We call on not only to women – mothers, daughters, and sisters – but to everyone to take a stand against the administration that perpetuates violence and corruption.”
Gabriela solons push for more protection from abusive spouses
Gabriela solons push for more protection from abusive spouses
Women legislators initiated bills to amend “unfair” and “discriminatory” provisions in the Family Code.
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‘One Billion Rising for Revolution’ launched
‘One Billion Rising for Revolution’ launched
“I stand in total solidarity for you here, 100 percent. I came from India and there are thousands of people who are also rising, as they are in Taiwan, Singapore, in the US… We have to power now and take back this planet because it belongs to all of us!” - Eve Ensler
Military encampment of communities results in violence against women – group says
Military encampment of communities results in violence against women – group says
Rape by state forces came to light in a recent reported case in Bukidnon.
16 year old rape victim speaks against perpetrator
16 year old rape victim speaks against perpetrator
“If these perpetrators remain scot-free, there would be more VAW victims like ‘Jessa’ and ‘Sienna’.”
Violence against women committed by men in uniform rising
Violence against women committed by men in uniform rising
“There are many cases of VAW (violence against women) committed by soldiers, police and the like and not a single perpetrator has been punished.” – Obeth Montes, Gabriela
Int’l groups decry abuses in Hacienda Luisita
Int’l groups decry abuses in Hacienda Luisita
The international group called for a joint inquiry by Senate and the House of Representatives on the reported abuses in Hacienda Luisita.
More gaps than gains? | Anti-women portrayals, practices continue despite Magna Carta of Women
More gaps than gains? | Anti-women portrayals, practices continue despite Magna Carta of Women
Five years after the Magna Carta for Women was enacted, much is still wanting in its implementation because of its gaps.
‘Corruption is a women’s issue’ | 2015 One Billion Rising campaign to center on corruption, system change
‘Corruption is a women’s issue’ | 2015 One Billion Rising campaign to center on corruption, system change
“It is about time for a radical shift, not only in consciousness, but also in the people and the system. We need to step up to a level where we do not only demand justice, but address the very causes of injustice.” – Monique Wilson, actress, woman activist, global director of One Billion Rising global director
US basing agreement ground for 3rd impeach case vs Aquino
US basing agreement ground for 3rd impeach case vs Aquino
“The EDCA is essentially a basing agreement. No amount of euphemism by President Aquino, his representatives and other officials will cure the constitutional violation caused by this agreement.”
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