People all over the world calling for a ceasefire on the attacks in Gaza is a victory for the Palestinian people.
Solidarity protests for Palestine growing
Category: International
Relentless resistance against APEC
The “shutdown APEC” protests in San Francisco, California gathered more than a thousand people who shared testimonies about how APEC impoverished a generation, displaced Indigenous peoples, and undermined the rights of workers.
Filipino activists condemn US gov’t hand in Israel’s aggression in Palestine
“The US has provided unqualified support for the war crimes committed by Israel and has refused even the most basic call for a ceasefire.”
News in Pictures | Filipinos in the US march in support of Palestine
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-USA said the action was the largest mobilization for Palestine in US history where at least 300,000 individuals reportedly joined.
Progressives assail PH gov’t abstention from UN reso for humanitarian truce
“No amount of explanation can bury the fact that the Philippines refused to support a humanitarian resolution and legitimized genocide as a form of so-called right to self-defense of an imperialist-backed occupation state.”
‘Stop enabling genocide’ – groups to PH gov’t
“We are linked by a common fight against US imperialism which is the main backer of Zionism.”
Bangsamoro people stand for Palestine
“We are a living testimony of how difficult it is to live in a war. This is why we stand in strong solidarity with our Palestinian brothers and sisters, and we call on the international community to strengthen the demand to address the root causes of war, so there will be no more deaths and despair.”
News in Picture | Muslims in Cotabato express solidarity with Palestine
At least 12,000 Bangsamoro gathered for a peace rally in Cotabato City yesterday, October 16 in solidarity with the call to “Free Palestine”.
From being a victim to becoming a migrant women’s rights advocate
Erwiana’s story was among the many stories of domestic workers who, despite the impact of abuse on her – physically and emotionally, have risen up again and worked for the welfare of fellow migrant workers.
‘Together we are stronger’ – Indonesian women migrant workers
“We face the same problem. We don’t want women in this situation. We had to help each other because together we are stronger.”
Groups condemn heightening U.S. military intervention in PH
“Filipinos must not allow our country to be used as staging ground for any US military intervention in the region. The US is engaged in provocations with China using the issue of Taiwan. Allowing US use of our facilities will drag us into this conflict which is not aligned with our national interests” — Bayan