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Online red-tagging leads to threats, state violence – report
Online red-tagging leads to threats, state violence – report
Amnesty International Philippines (AIPh) launched their October 14 report titled “I Turned My Fear Into Courage,” summing up how the authorities have used social media, Facebook in significant cases, to stifle dissent through red-tagging. They dubbed Facebook as a “cheap and effective” way for the government to harass and intimidate critics.
Heroes, martyrs of Southern Tagalog honored by progressives
Heroes, martyrs of Southern Tagalog honored by progressives
“Who are Ka Eden and Ka Eddie? They are good Christians, good Samaritans, and good revolutionaries. They followed the Christian example and dedicated their lives to solving inequality in our society.”
UN expert urges the passage of bill protecting Filipino human rights defenders
UN expert urges the passage of bill protecting Filipino human rights defenders
“As we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, I couldn’t think of a better way that the Philippine government could show its value, its worth, than adopting and implementing this act. It definitely would show commitment to the work of human rights defenders."
Rights group blames draconian government policies to the non-resolution of extrajudicial killings
Rights group blames draconian government policies to the non-resolution of extrajudicial killings
Karapatan called for the UN Human Rights Council and UN Special Procedures to conduct an independent investigation of extrajudicial killings and other rights violations. “These international organizations should see through the Marcos Jr. government’s attempts to window-dress the dire human rights situation in the country."
Court to decide on the perjury case against human rights defenders
Court to decide on the perjury case against human rights defenders
A local court in Quezon City is set to decide on the perjury case filed against 10 human rights defenders on Monday, Jan. 9.
Bill seeking to protect rights defenders re-filed ‘to honor those who fought and still fight for rights of fellow Filipinos’
Bill seeking to protect rights defenders re-filed ‘to honor those who fought and still fight for rights of fellow Filipinos’
“This bill is refiled in a new Congress, when all eyes in the international community are on the Philippines for the bloody record of the previous president Rodrigo Duterte, and those of the other past regimes, including the dictator Ferdinand Marcos."
Human rights defenders bill approved at the House Committee
Human rights defenders bill approved at the House Committee
“We strongly call on our lawmakers to pass the Human Rights Defenders Protection Act — and upholding human rights should be at the top of the legislative agenda of those running for a seat in Congress in the upcoming elections."
Groups continue to seek passing of law that protects human rights defenders
Groups continue to seek passing of law that protects human rights defenders
“It is necessary that the relevant provisions of the international declaration are translated into a binding commitment not only to protect human rights but also those that work for the protection of these rights so that they may be able to fulfill their important role in the promotion, protection and defense of human rights and fundamental freedom."
On its 13th anniversary, peoples’ lawyers vow to fight impunity
On its 13th anniversary, peoples’ lawyers vow to fight impunity
"We must always remember, that the nobility of every profession comes, not with the title that is prefixed in our names, but in how we use it to serve those who have less, those who have nothing, those who have to suffer every ounce of injustice and indignity.”
Woman peasant leader killed in Samar
Woman peasant leader killed in Samar
Soriano attributed the killing to President Rodrigo Duterte’s Memorandum Order No. 32 that targets human and land rights activists in the provinces of Samar, Negros, and the Bicol region.
Human rights work as a vocation
Human rights work as a vocation
“There were times when she thought of taking a break, but in the end, her heart stays with the masses that she serves.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – School activities and birthdays are important activities that any parent will surely not miss, but...
The Defenders
The Defenders
Bulatlat is publishing a series of reports, featuring human rights defenders under siege.
Rights defenders decry red tagging as form of rights violation
Rights defenders decry red tagging as form of rights violation
Clamor said the attempts to discredit human rights defenders and progressive organisations aim to prevent them from pursuing justice for the victims of rights violations.
Court junks murder charges vs rights worker
Court junks murder charges vs rights worker
Political prisoner Rachel Mariano freed after charges against her were dismissed by the court.
CA junks rights defenders’ plea for protection
CA junks rights defenders’ plea for protection
"To say that there is no evidence of killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and all attacks is mere parroting of the respondents’ line. It is as if the CA is acknowledging the attacks but absolving the government’s role in all of it."
Appellate court to decide on rights defenders’ plea sans presentation of witnesses
Appellate court to decide on rights defenders’ plea sans presentation of witnesses
Cristina Palabay,secretary general of Karapatan, said, "We have not been given the chance to be heard."
Military generals snub hearing on rights lawyers’ plea for protection
Military generals snub hearing on rights lawyers’ plea for protection
NUPL President Edre Olalia pointed out that Duterte himself publicly threatened human rights defenders and all supposed communist fronts.
SC issues protection order for rights defenders
SC issues protection order for rights defenders
"We reiterate that activism and the full exercise of our civil and political rights is not a crime. While we continue with our everyday human rights work, we are also resolute in our commitment to see this through."
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