Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights 77th Session, 2025 Philippines
In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDEFEND), a coalition of over 66 grassroots organizations and advocates from across the Philippines and abroad, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (the Committee) as it reviews the Philippines’ Seventh Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
This submission draws upon the inputs from grassroots organizations advocating for the realization of economic, social, and cultural rights, with a particular focus on marginalized populations. It critically analyzes the Philippine government’s performance in fulfilling its ICESCR obligations, including adherence to core principles such as ensuring Minimum Essential Levels of rights, preventing retrogressive measures, and addressing discrimination. The State’s obligation to prioritize those at greatest risk remains paramount, even in the context of resource constraints.
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Paggunita sa ika-52 anibersaryo ng deklarasyon ng martial law
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“Pananagutan sa Panahon ng Bagong Lipunan…
Kalayaan at Hustisya sa Panahon ng Bagong Pilipinas!”
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Pahayag ng iDEFEND sa SONA 2024
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Habang inaabangan ng sambayanang Pilipino ang ikatlong State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ngayong araw, Hulyo 22, binibigyang-diin ng In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDefend) ang pangangailangang tugunan ang mga kritikal na isyung pangkarapatang pantao sa gitna ng patuloy na krisis sa ekonomiya.