As Global Witness release their 2023 annual Environmental Rights Defenders report, Standing Firm – On the frontline of defending their environment, the Philippines maintains its place with the highest number of environmental defenders killed in Asia, and the deadliest country for environmental defenders outside of Latin America – a shameful 3rd place worldwide. Global Witness points […]
Media Statement September 11, 2023 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) joins the call of progressive and human rights groups to surface Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano. The two women environmental activists were reportedly abducted last September 2 by four armed men aboard a sports utility vehicle in front of the
Condemn the state murder of Fausto family in the Himamaylan Massacre, Negros Occidental Press ReleaseJune 22, 2023 “The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) strongly condemns the horrific massacre of the Fausto family of four, Emelda Fausto (50), Roly Fausto (52) and two sons Ben (15) and Ravin (11), in Brgy. Buenavista, Himamaylan City, Negros
Groups, victim to UN: No justice, no peace under Marcos Jr. government Philippine UPR Watch Press release –https://groups.google.com/g/karapatan-updates/c/iMMffVVQcag?pli=1 March 27, 2023 Rights group Karapatan, local and international lawyers, and anabduction survivor belied assertions by Philippine government that thehuman rights situation in the Philippines has improved under theFerdinand Marcos Jr. administration. In an oral statement at
Writer, musician, rebel Ericson Acosta slain in Negros Occidental clash NOV 30, 2022 2:06 PM PHT INDAY ESPINA-VARONA INFO FacebookTwitterCopy URL While the military has yet to identify the slain rebels, the National Democratic Front-Negros confirms Acosta’s death but claims he was captured alive, then murdered BACOLOD, Philippines – Army troops from the 94th infantry
Red-tagging is anathema in a democratic and civilized society PH UPR WATCH – Press Statement https://groups.google.com/g/karapatan-updates/c/GaAWKvMDL-0 13 October 2022 The Philippine Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Watch, a network offaith-based and human rights groups engaging in the UN UPR process,takes strong exception to the incredible remarks of PhilippineDepartment of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla at
Amnesty International Philippines –https://www.amnesty.org.ph/2022/10/immediate-release-not-transfer-of-detention-for-leila-de-lima-after-hostage-taking-incident/ 10 October 2022 Responding to news that prisoner of conscience and former Senator Leilade Lima was held hostage on 9 October inside her detention cell at thePhilippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center, Butch Olano, AmnestyInternational Philippines Director said: “It is deeply alarming that human rights defender and former SenatorLeila de Lima
Toronto faith community gathers to discuss human rights in the Philippines, taking action “The time to act is now”: human rights advocates, churchgoers Press releaseJuly 18, 2022 On Sunday, July 17th, human rights advocates and churchgoers alike gathered in the halls of Saint Luke’s United Church, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, to reflect
