“UNHRC, you are welcome here!“
Kin of victims of ‘drug war’ urge UN to probe cases in PH
Category: Human Rights
66 killed under Duterte, advocates call for defense of human rights in Negros
Under the Duterte administration, 66 farmers and activists have already been gunned down.
First Person | Notes of a non-lawyer: How the CA’s 14th Division is acting in favor of the respondents President Duterte et al in the petition for writs of amparo & habeas data
While we will fight it out and still avail whatever remedy there is, we are inclined to affirm the view that courts in especially with those appointed by the current President and his allies are severely compromised. We are inclined to believe that even these so-called remedies for victims of human rights violations are discouraging and thus are rendered inutile.
NDF Bicol vows justice for 2 slain rights workers
“The Filipino people are revolted with the unceasing crimes and brutal killings under the United States-Rodrigo Duterte regime. These violence and exploitation only drive the people to resist and join the armed struggle.”
Dear Tatay | For fathers in prison
Kin, friends form Kapatid to press for release of political prisoners
“Political prisoners are a symbol of unpeace and injustice. They must be freed.”
Q & A with San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza on Negros killings
The violence that erupt from time to time in Negros is but a painful reminder of the longstanding land problem and unjust system operative in Negros.
Mistaken identity? Arrested journo writes to advocate for human rights
“All these are patent acts of tyranny, and we urge our fellow journalists, human rights advocates, and the public to continue resisting these abuses.”
After 8 months, political prisoner released
Gabriela said that Calderon’s case has become a “norm” these days, following the vilification of leaders and members of progressive organizations, and those who are active in criticizing and exposing the corruption in the country.
Karapatan to Duterte: ‘Allow UN independent probe on rights violations in PH’
“If the Duterte government has nothing to hide, it should be open and receptive to these forms of investigations, instead of being the foremost impediment to justice and accountability.”
UN experts seek independent probe into rights violations in the Philippines
“It is time for the Human Rights Council to take action against these sustained attacks on human rights defenders and independent watchdog institutions.”