Press StatementMay 18, 2024 Brussels, Belgium (May 17-18) – The International People’s Tribunal in Brussels heard harrowing testimony from victims and experts detailing widespread human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law committed by the Philippine government and its military forces under the Marcos and Duterte Regimes and backed by the U.S. government. “The International Coalition… Continue reading International People’s Tribunal: US, Marcos & Duterte Guilty of Massive War Crimes
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What is International Humanitarian Law and why is it relevant in the Philippines?
International Humanitarian Law, or IHL, is a set of rules which seek to limit the effects of armed conflict and to reduce the human suffering caused by it. In the context of war, IHL calls for the protection of civilians, service providers like medical personnel, and persons who were previously involved in the armed conflict… Continue reading What is International Humanitarian Law and why is it relevant in the Philippines?
Stop bombing fragile Key Biodiversity Areas! Joint Statement
Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment and Environmental Defenders Congress April 6, 2024 REFERENCE: Danilova Molintas +639602315340 WhatsApp/Viber Stop bombing fragile Key Biodiversity Areas! Ban indiscriminate aerial strikes! Investigate the environmental impacts of military operations! Defend our environment! Defend our people! The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment and the Environmental Defenders Congress decry the… Continue reading Stop bombing fragile Key Biodiversity Areas! Joint Statement
Environmental Defenders Congress Statement
22 February 2024 Dismiss the charges against Jhed and Jonila! Investigate abductions of environmental defenders! Stop the practice of false surrenders! We strongly denounce the persistent injustice and harassment faced by environmental defenders Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro, aimed at silencing their opposition to projects such as the New Manila International Airport and other reclamation… Continue reading Environmental Defenders Congress Statement
ICHRP endorses the International People’s Tribunal 2024 as an important step towards a just and lasting peace in the Philippines
ICHRP endorses the International People’s Tribunal 2024 as an important step towards a just and lasting peace in the Philippines StatementFebruary 14, 2024 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) officially endorses and will support the International People’s Tribunal (IPT) on the Philippines to be held in Europe from May 17-19, 2024. The IPT… Continue reading ICHRP endorses the International People’s Tribunal 2024 as an important step towards a just and lasting peace in the Philippines
Justice for the victims of the Maco disaster! Moratorium on mining in the area now!
KALIKASAN PEOPLE’S NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Statement 15 February 2024 Justice for the victims of the Maco disaster! Moratorium on mining in the area now! Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment joins the outcry of local communities and civil society groups following the disastrous landslide in Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao De Oro last February 6.… Continue reading Justice for the victims of the Maco disaster! Moratorium on mining in the area now!
Rights group welcomes UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan call for Marcos Jr. to abolish NTF-ELCAC, act decisively against red tagging
ICHRP Secretariat Press ReleaseFebruary 4, 2024 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) is greatly encouraged by the 8-page Preliminary Observations of UN Special Rapporteur Ms Irene Khan, aimed at enhancing freedom of expression, democracy and human rights in the Philippines. ICHRP welcomes her specific calls for the abolition of the National Task Force… Continue reading Rights group welcomes UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan call for Marcos Jr. to abolish NTF-ELCAC, act decisively against red tagging
UN Special Rapporteur urged to act on Marcos Jr repression of freedom of Expression in Philippines and Overseas
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan urged to act on Marcos Jr. repression of Freedom of Expression in the Philippines and Overseas UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan urged to act on Marcos Jr. repression of Freedom of Expression in the Philippines and Overseas Press ReleaseJanuary 30, 2024 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines… Continue reading UN Special Rapporteur urged to act on Marcos Jr repression of freedom of Expression in Philippines and Overseas
DAY OF ACTION AGAINST TERRORIST DESIGNATION
Cordillera Peoples AlliancePublic Information CommissionDAY OF ACTION AGAINST TERRORIST DESIGNATION:STAND WITH CPA, DEFEND CORDILLERA PH!On November 23, we stand against the trumped-up terrorist designation of the four Cordillera Peoples Alliance leaders Windel Bolinget, Sarah Alikes, Jen Awingan, and Steve Tauli. This is also in line with the International Day Against Impunity. We believe that such… Continue reading DAY OF ACTION AGAINST TERRORIST DESIGNATION
ICHRP applauds joint statement towards re-start of peace talks between Manila government and National Democratic Front of the Philippines
StatementNovember 20, 2023 Seemingly against all odds, the new Marcos Jr administration sent out feelers for peace talks to the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) within a few months of inauguration, and the result is the announcement this week that a significant four-paragraph communique was signed at the Oslo City Hall on November… Continue reading ICHRP applauds joint statement towards re-start of peace talks between Manila government and National Democratic Front of the Philippines