Nationwide transport strike
Urban poor, workers, women, and other marginalized groups bear the brunt of the effects of oil price hikes amid inadequate support from the government.
Nationwide transport strike
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Filipino progressives slam Marcos Jr visit to the US
Filipino progressives slam Marcos Jr visit to the US
“Marcos has no right to speak on the concerns of women as his corrupt regime traffics and sells out working Filipina women, forcing them in the thousands to leave their families and work abroad in dangerous conditions.”
Migrants lay down their urgent demands amid ongoing war in West Asia
Migrants lay down their urgent demands amid ongoing war in West Asia
The Philippines continues to lag behind in responding to crises affecting migrant workers because the government insists on going through long bureaucratic processes even in times of crisis.
On Women’s Month, Gabriela calls for VAT removal, accountability of corrupt officials
On Women’s Month, Gabriela calls for VAT removal, accountability of corrupt officials
Women’s Month is opening with no one held accountable for the billions stolen from the public coffers
Mindanao folks prefer wider anti-political dynasty law
Mindanao folks prefer wider anti-political dynasty law
“To prevent concentration of power of resources in one family."
‘Iwas Rape Tips’ spark outrage, expose gaps in police approach to sexual violence
‘Iwas Rape Tips’ spark outrage, expose gaps in police approach to sexual violence
Women’s alliance Gabriela said the messaging echoed outdated and harmful narratives that suggest rape can be avoided through personal caution alone.
Rape complaint vs military official shows AFP’s normalized patriarchy
Rape complaint vs military official shows AFP’s normalized patriarchy
“The culture of violence and abuse inside the AFP only shows the deeply entrenched machismo and impunity in the institution. Many victims remain silent due to fear of retribution, especially when their abusers are powerful men with weapons and institutional backing."
Women’s group welcomes disqualification case vs poll bets over lewd remarks
Women’s group welcomes disqualification case vs poll bets over lewd remarks
“Government leaders must uphold respect, dignity, and equality—not propagate toxic, patriarchal views that endanger women and diminish their immeasurable contributions to society.”
Economic, structural violence against women highlighted in International Working Women’s Day commemoration
Economic, structural violence against women highlighted in International Working Women’s Day commemoration
“The Filipino people are suffering while the cronies and allies of Marcoses enrich themselves.”
News in Pictures | International Working Women’s Day
News in Pictures | International Working Women’s Day
On International Working Women’s Day, Gabriela National Alliance of Women leads a program at Liwasang Bonifacio, followed by a march to Mendiola, to expose worsening conditions faced by women under Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regime.
In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services
In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services
Regular check ups, particularly those related to reproductive health, are not covered by the free services provided by village health centers, as per the Philippine law on universal health care. Fabella wishes that the government can allocate more funds for the basic services but this has not improved over the years.
Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader
Groups demand investigation on ‘summary execution’ of former UP student leader
“The willful killing of Peralta by the military, who was unarmed at the time of her arrest, is a war crime that can never be justified under any circumstance. This is a blatant violation of (the IHL),” GABRIELA secretary general Clarice Palce said in a separate statement.
Women’s group decries violations of rights at UN session
Women’s group decries violations of rights at UN session
“Gabriela aimed to apprise the UN and the international community of the grim economic and human rights crises in the country, that ‘disproportionately impact women.’ In turn, these shall serve as strong bases for UN CEDAW's evaluation of and subsequent recommendations to the Philippine government."
On Women’s Day, progressives want dignified work, access to social services
On Women’s Day, progressives want dignified work, access to social services
"This year's International Working Women's Day is a challenge for us to push these issues front and center, to confront the Marcos administration to address our demands as working women."
Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model
Women’s group calls for justice for slain Filipina migrant worker and model
Women’s group Gabriela condemned the recent reports of violence against women, including the death of another overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait.
Quezon City court acquits human rights defenders of perjury charges
Quezon City court acquits human rights defenders of perjury charges
"Truth and justice prevailed today against liars and butcher such as former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon and National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict."
Ailing women’s rights activist arrested in Butuan
Ailing women’s rights activist arrested in Butuan
“She dedicated her life to helping and serving women who are victims of abuse. She also actively led in the 80's the cases of women victims of sex trafficking. She became active in campaigns against giant mining companies, and ran for council in her hometown in Mindanao."
UN expert, international groups demand junking of charges vs Karapatan, 2 other groups
UN expert, international groups demand junking of charges vs Karapatan, 2 other groups
“The perjury case brought by the government may also be a form of retaliation for the human rights activities of these local human rights defenders. We have seen in recent years that many defenders have been dragged before the courts, smeared, red tagged and murdered in the Philippines. This intimidation should stop immediately."
Kakie Pangilinan: Women need to empower each other
Kakie Pangilinan: Women need to empower each other
"We all have our own sphere of influence: our friends, families, colleagues. No one else can connect with those people in such an intimate way we can."
2 activists arrested in Bicol in a week
2 activists arrested in Bicol in a week
Both are being charged with double murder in relation to an alleged ambush by the New People’s Army which resulted in the killing of two soldiers in Ragay, Camarines Sur on May 13, 2018. According to Karapatan-Bicol, both have filed their respective...
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