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
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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
Memory of Dr. Gerry Ortega honoured
Environmental Defenders Congress Press Statement24 January 2024On the 13th Anniversary of the Murder of Dr. Gerry Ortega and UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion Irene Khan’s Visit to the PhilippinesOn this somber anniversary and with the timely visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan, to… Continue reading Memory of Dr. Gerry Ortega honoured
Green groups urge UN special rapporteur to investigate attacks against environmental activists
Kalikasan People’s Network for the EnvironmentPress Release23 January 2024Green groups urge UN special rapporteur to investigate attacks against environmental activistsEnvironmental and human rights groups urged United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion Irene Khan to investigate the escalating cases of attacks against environmental and human rights defenders during her official visit… Continue reading Green groups urge UN special rapporteur to investigate attacks against environmental activists
Speaking truth to power is a moral obligation
Speaking truth to power is a moral obligationFr. Shay Cullen 14 October 2022 Truth-telling is the work of journalists, writers and broadcasters and the duty of church leaders above all. Telling and writing the truth about wrong-doing, injustice, exploitation and abuse is above all the only way to bring the rule of law and respect for human… Continue reading Speaking truth to power is a moral obligation