Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment Press Release 22 March 2024 Netherlands gov’t urged to probe Dutch corporate abuse in SMC’s Bulacan airport project A parallel protest is happening today in Papendrecht, Netherlands where Boskalis WMV is headquartered. This is the first of a series of globally coordinated actions against reclamation. United under the banner… Continue reading Netherlands gov’t urged to probe Dutch corporate abuse in SMC’s Bulacan airport project
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Filipino rights defenders in UN to support calls for NTF-ELCAC abolition
Press Release March 6, 2024 References: Lia Mai Torres/Center for Environmental Concerns (+639097273371)Atty. Ma. Sol Taule/Karapatan (+639452966916) Filipino rights defenders in UN to support calls for NTF-ELCAC abolition GENEVA, Switzerland—A delegation of Filipino human rights defenders is attending the 55th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) in Geneva, Switzerland to… Continue reading Filipino rights defenders in UN to support calls for NTF-ELCAC abolition
Filipino rights defenders in UN to support calls for NTF-ELCAC abolition
Press ReleaseMarch 6, 2024References: Lia Mai Torres/Center for Environmental Concerns (+639097273371)Atty. Ma. Sol Taule/Karapatan (+639452966916) Filipino rights defenders in UN to support calls for NTF-ELCAC abolition GENEVA, Switzerland—A delegation of Filipino human rights defenders is attending the 55th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) in Geneva, Switzerland to support calls… Continue reading Filipino rights defenders in UN to support calls for NTF-ELCAC abolition
UK’s Standard Chartered assailed for financing Philippines coal boom
BankTrack, the Philippines Movement for Climate Justice, Inclusive Development International and Recourse file complaint over Standard Chartered coal financing Manila, February 29, 2024According to the complaint filed with the UK government by BankTrack and partners, on behalf of communities affected by the projects, Standard Chartered violated international guidelines for responsible business conduct by co-financing four coal-fired power plants… Continue reading UK’s Standard Chartered assailed for financing Philippines coal boom
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
International and local groups urge Supreme Court: grant petition of abducted activists Jhed and Jonila
Kalikasan People’s Network for the EnvironmentPRESS RELEASE 5 February 2024 Int’l and local groups urge Supreme Court: grant petition of abducted activists Jhed and Jonila Environmental and human rights groups held a protest action at the Supreme Court and Department of Justice today in support of abducted anti-reclamation activists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, decrying… Continue reading International and local groups urge Supreme Court: grant petition of abducted activists Jhed and Jonila
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
Human Rights Watch World Report 2024 Looks at the Philippines
Share this via FacebookShare this via TwitterOther ways to share Keynote The Human Rights System Is Under Threat: A Call to Action Tirana Hassan Executive Director The human rights situation in the Philippines remains dire amid extrajudicial killings, attacks against political activists and journalists, and abuses committed during the armed conflict with the 54-year-old communist… Continue reading Human Rights Watch World Report 2024 Looks at the Philippines