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HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS WELCOMES THE UN REPORT ON THE PHILIPPINES
Friday, 5 June 2020 | Statement
The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) and In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDEFEND) welcome the report of the UN Human Rights Office on the widespread human rights violations and persistent impunity in the Philippines. The report was mandated by an Iceland-led resolution during the 41st session of the UN Human Rights Council, seeking a full…
Martial Law is the New Normal
Thursday, 4 June 2020 | Statement
Statement on the enactment of the Anti-Terrorism Law
NTC order vs. ABS CBN endangers welfare of public battling COVID19 crisis- iDEFEND
Tuesday, 5 May 2020 | Statement
In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDEFEND) expresses alarm at the cease and desist order by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) against ABS-CBN despite the media organization’s application for the renewal of its franchise, which has been filed months earlier without any response from the House of Representatives.
WORKERS ARE NOT VIRUS-PROOF
Saturday, 2 May 2020 | Statement
Advocacy groups call for expanded massive testing before economic restart
Pagkain, tulong, proteksyon, hindi banta ng pandarahas
Thursday, 2 April 2020 | Statement
Tuwiran nang nilantad ni Pangulong Duterte ang kawalang kakayahan ng gobyernong tugunan ang pinakamahahalagang usapin sa panahon ng pandemyang COVID19.
Sa gitna ng kagutuman at kahirapang dulot ng Luzon lockdown ang tanging sagot ni Duterte sa mamamayang kumakalam ang sikmura ay pananakot at pandarahas. Subalit higit na pinsala ang inutil at militaristang tugon ni Duterte sa hinaing…