“I never wanted to get rich or get famous. I want a meaningful life, that's why I became an activist."
November 29 is international women human rights defenders’ day. In the Philippines, several women human rights defenders are being attacked for defending and promoting human rights.
“Let us hold accountable those in power who disregard due process and violate the right to life."
"We hope the current electoral hopefuls walk their talk of environmental and climate concern by standing with our embattled defenders. We should call out the worsening violence they face and demand accountability from the outgoing public authorities."
Ephraim Cortez, secretary general of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers (NUPL), said that "the arrest is illegal since the warrant had already lost its force and effect."
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“The arrest of Agnes was meant to sow fear among the people in the attempt to plunder the rich mineral resources and displace resisting communities for large-scale mining operations. “ – Rural Missionaries of the Philippines
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