Search results for: “human rights defenders”
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Torture free Philippines should be the “new normal”, UATC Press release on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2020
United Against Torture Coalition (UATC) – Philippines Press Release 26 June 2020 Torture free Philippines should be the “new normal” Today 26 June[1], the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC)-Philippines, a broad network of human rights organizations and human rights defenders together with its partners, In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDEFEND), Philippine…
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Anti-Terror Law will make “torture” a new normal, UATC Statement on the Anti-Terror Bill
PUBLIC STATEMENT JUNE 5, 2020 ANTI-TERROR LAW WILL MAKE “TORTURE” A NEW NORMAL We, the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC), the broadest network of civil society organizations and individuals working for the prevention of torture in the Philippines, vehemently condemn the treacherous imminent approval of the new Anti-Terror law that may institutionalize the use of…
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Kin of slain anti-coal plant activist in Bataan seek help from Duterte
The family of slain anti-coal plant activist has sought the help of President Rodrigo Duterte for justice, a week after victim Gloria Capitan, 57, was killed by an assassin in Bataan. At a press conference on Friday in Quezon City, Capitan’s family appealed to Duterte to dig into the bottom of the case. Human rights…
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30th EDSA Anniversary #EDSA30
MEDIA ADVISORY PLEASE COVER: Note to News Desk/Editors: We would be grateful if you would send reporter and photographer to the following event: 30th EDSA Anniversary #EDSA30 MEDIA and PUBLIC FORUM “Human Rights from Aquino to Aquino” EDSA@30: A Civil Society Assessment of Gains, Reverses and Challenges Human Rights Agenda 2016 for Election…
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Paramilitary groups, impunity….the entrenched legacies of martial law
Press release September 23, 2015 Paramilitary groups, impunity….the entrenched legacies of martial law More than nine months for the Aquino administration term end, his administration will be remembered for lost ground on important measures of breaking impunity which is the entrenched legacy of martial law, said the Medical Action Group Inc. (MAG), Task Force Detainees…
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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…
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Fighting Torture Impunity through Effective Implementation of the Anti-Torture Law
Forum:“Fighting Torture Impunity through Effective Implementation of the Anti-Torture Law”Remarks by Ambassador Guy Ledoux, EU Delegation to the Philippines26 June 2014, InterContinental Hotel, Makati City Presidential Human Rights Committee Undersecretary Catura, DILG Undersecretary Enrile, DoJ Undersecretary Baraan, CHR Commissioner Mamauag, PNP Human Rights Affairs Office chief Viernes, AFP Human Rights Office Col. Motril, MAG Chairman…
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EU reiterates commitment to end torture
June 26, 2014 Press release The European Union reiterated its commitment to promote human rights and to eliminate torture during a forum, “End Torture in the Philippines” with the Medical Action Group (MAG) and Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) held in Makati City. This event took place to mark the “International Day in…
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Justice for Ka Melon Barcia!
7 May 2014 Statement Justice for Ka Melon Barcia! Protect all farmers and human rights defenders in Hacienda Dolores! End human rights violations and violence in Hacienda Dolores! As the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPer) come to a close this June 2014, color of agrarian lands turn red. The killing of farmer-leader…
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Civil Society Organizations’ Learnings and Recommendations for Effective Implementation of Republic Act 9745
June 19, July 15, July 19, 2013 Amnesty International-Philippines, Balay Rehabilitation Center, Medical Action Group (MAG), Human Rights Defenders Pilipinas (HRDP), Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) and University of the Philippines Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) in cooperation with the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC)-Philippines and Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates…
