Caring for the defenders
A big part of Belen’s recovery was her positive attitude and her determination to move forward.
Caring for the defenders
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Kalinga women’s lives interwoven by defense of ancestral land
Kalinga women’s lives interwoven by defense of ancestral land
Cordillera’s rich natural resources have attracted local and international companies eager to profit from them. But for the Indigenous Peoples of the region, everything is interconnected. The destruction of their land means the destruction of their life, culture, and identity. Their resistance to so-called development projects has spanned many decades.
State-sponsored violence vs indigenous women assailed
State-sponsored violence vs indigenous women assailed
“When I am outside, I am afraid that they will take or shoot me because that is what they always do to our colleagues."
Women’s group in Cordillera decries harassment of leader
Women’s group in Cordillera decries harassment of leader
Despite being cleared of all charges, she remained a target of state suppression.
Court junks charges vs Igorot woman leader
Court junks charges vs Igorot woman leader
“We welcome the court’s decision on Betty’s case and the upholding of truth and justice. This proves once again the non-existence of the police’s credibility.”
Police nabs Igorot woman known for defending ancestral land in Kalinga
Police nabs Igorot woman known for defending ancestral land in Kalinga
"The arrest of Belen is a very clear example of the dangers of red-tagging, resulting in violations to the right to life, liberty and security of human rights defenders, including indigenous women human rights defenders who are fighting for their communities’ land, resources and rights.”
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