Tag: Human rights
‘Democracy cannot die a second death’
Youth activists mark the 36th anniversary of the 1986 ‘People Power’ uprising on Sunday, February 20, 2022
Martial Law to the ‘People Power Revolution’
This is an invitation to my friends to tell their stories of the Martial Law and the events of EDSA. Where were you then?
Philippine Catholic school slams arrest, detention of outstanding alumna
“What she deserves is a recognition and appreciation for her commitment to the welfare and human rights of [Filipinos] who are most in need”
Philippine rights activist arrested for alleged kidnapping, illegal detention
Dr. Ma. Natividad Marian Castro, a health worker, was arrested by the Philippine National Police and the military in San Juan City
Candidates for Philippine national elections urged to address human rights issues
“Candidates should have clear and comprehensive plans of action on important human rights issues,” said Amnesty International Philippines
Cardinal Ranjith says human rights worsening in Sri Lanka
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith condemned Monday's attack on a high profile TV journalist and the "abduction" of a campaigner for justice
Group calls on political candidates to defend environmental defenders
Kalikasan said the protection of the environment “should be a platform” for every candidate
Media group calls for release of detained community journalist 2 years...
AlterMidya called for the release of community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio two years after she was arrested on February 7, 2020
International observers to monitor possible abuses in Philippine elections
The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines launched the “Philippine Election 2022 - International Observer Mission”
Indigenous peoples protest start of work on controversial dam projects
The groups called on the government to recall the Memorandum of Agreement for the Kaliwa Dam project in Quezon province
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