Communication and Visibility material under the “HRDs Protection” EU project

This video is about the situation of human rights defenders in the Philippines and to raise awareness of the public about the Action, “Use of Evidence Based Approach to Human Rights Documentation and Monitoring for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and their Families, and in the Fight Against Impunity” or “HRDs Protection” European Union (EU) project.

This video highlights ongoing incidence of threats and reprisals on human rights defenders, many of which are allegedly perpetrated by State security forces and non-state actors, together with the impunity and lack of accountability in most cases, explicitly evidences the need for a stronger and more coordinated response from the government, the United Nations and other international human rights bodies.

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PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS, FIGHT IMPUNITY!

Kindly cite or acknowledge the source of information if you intend to use this video in your human rights work. Information contained in this video may be freely quoted or reprinted, provided credit is given to the Medical Action Group (MAG) and Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP).

Watch the video through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyUkRIjVdkg&feature=youtu.be