Tag: UN Human Rights Council

Castro was among the civil society representatives who delivered interventions at the UN session where Special Rapporteur Irene Khan

CHR is seriously concerned about the Philippine government’s misuse of counter-terrorism measures to curtail the freedom of expression

Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the Anti Terror Act

Castro and Tamano were also scheduled to speak at various regular session side events at the UN Human Rights Council sessions

Many now opt for anonymity when cooperating or, in some cases, refrain from collaboration altogether

The resolution called for the perpetrators of the act to be “[held] to account” in accord with “international human rights law.”

The faith-based group said the UNHRC resolution is "a welcome development" for environmental advocates and human rights defenders

UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on the Philippines to make public the findings of its inter-agency panel that reviewed the 'drug war'

CIVICUS noted that one year on from the adoption of a resolution at the UNHRC, “serious civic freedoms violations continue to occur"

Human rights groups said domestic mechanisms have been "rendered ineffective in obtaining justice and accountability"