Tag: UN Human Rights Council
CHR tells world of red-tagging, misuse of counter-terror measures
CHR is seriously concerned about the Philippine government’s misuse of counter-terrorism measures to curtail the freedom of expression
Clergy woman tells UN how Anti-Terror Act is used vs rights...
Human rights group Karapatan, said there are at least 91 individuals who have been charged with violations of the Anti Terror Act
‘Abducted’ environmental defenders fail to attend UN rights council session
Castro and Tamano were also scheduled to speak at various regular session side events at the UN Human Rights Council sessions
Human rights defenders in 40 countries face threats for cooperating with...
Many now opt for anonymity when cooperating or, in some cases, refrain from collaboration altogether
UN human rights council passes religious hatred resolution amid U.S., European...
The resolution called for the perpetrators of the act to be “[held] to account” in accord with “international human rights law.”
PMPI welcomes UN recognition of healthy environment as fundamental right
The faith-based group said the UNHRC resolution is "a welcome development" for environmental advocates and human rights defenders
Rights groups press for ‘overdue accountability’ on Philippine ‘drug war’ killings
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on the Philippines to make public the findings of its inter-agency panel that reviewed the 'drug war'
Global civil society alliance appeals for probe into Philippine rights situation
CIVICUS noted that one year on from the adoption of a resolution at the UNHRC, “serious civic freedoms violations continue to occur"
Rights groups renew calls for independent UN probe into Philippine situation
Human rights groups said domestic mechanisms have been "rendered ineffective in obtaining justice and accountability"
International church groups back calls for UN probe into Philippine rights...
The groups said they stand with Filipinos in light of the “deteriorating situation of civil liberties and human rights in the Philippines”