Tag: human rights defenders

The proposed measure defines the rights and freedoms of human rights defenders and aims to institute measures that will protect them

An arrest warrant shows that Khurram Parvez was arrested under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act

Rights groups said Ujano “has always been in the public eye in the last three decades for her non-profit work"

Rights group said the arrest was “an attack on women and children’s rights advocates”

Lawyer Juan Macababbad, vice chairperson of the Union of Peoples’ Lawyers in Mindanao, was shot dead in front of his house

The Germany-based Philippinenbüro marked the anniversary of the killing of Filipino human rights defender Zara Alvarez with a protest action

Pope Francis is aware of the struggle and needs of dedicated human rights activists fighting for justice and peace and human dignity

In rare public comments outside legal rulings, the Court said threats to lawyers had "very serious repercussions" on the rule of law

The Global Analysis 2020 report published by Front Line Defenders recorded at least 25 Filipino human rights defenders killed last year

Activists demanded accountability for those who experienced hunger, victims of the 'war on drugs,' and those most affected by the pandemic