Search results for: “torture”

  • MAG solidarity message for the TFDP 16th National Convention

    Greetings from the Medical Action Group (MAG)! We salute the officers, staff and members, and achievements of the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) in the promotion and protection of human rights throughout its 37 years of existence. On the TFDP’s 16th National Convention, we, who have been part of the TFDP’s vibrant and…

  • THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

    Delivered during MAG-BEM-CHR-AMHOP Media Launching August 6, 2011 from 9 am to 12 nn Citrine-Emerald Rooms, Diamond Hotel by Hon. Jose Midas P. Marquez Court Administrator Chief, Public Information Office A pleasant morning to everyone. Last December 2008, I spoke before your organization on the importance of medical documentation in relation to the case of…

  • Partnerships forge on increasing capacity of medical professionals for improved prosecution of human rights violations cases

    Press releaseAugust 6, 2011 The medical professionals are in essence a key to prevent impunity. They are often among the first persons to come into contact with victims of torture and other human rights violations. The medical documentation and medico-legal reports (MLR) they write are important facts that can be used as pieces of evidence…

  • UK backs training to aid human rights investigation

    With support from the British Embassy Manila, non-governmental organisation Medical Action Group will implement a project to improve the prosecution of human rights cases in the Philippines. The Philippine Government has expressed its dedication to stamping out human rights violations in the country, making human rights protection and justice a priority objective. Furthermore, the passage of…

  • The importance of the OPCAT and the role of doctors and other health professionals in preventative visits

    The Medical Action Group (MAG) is a health and human rights organizations which envisions a society where fundamental human rights are upheld at protected at all times in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). MAG is a member of the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC)-Philippines. The right to reparation for victims of a wrongful act…

  • SOLIDARITY MESSAGES for MAG’s 28th Anniversary

      From International Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (IRCT) Happy Anniversary! MAG is one of the most active organisations advocating for the right to health of torture survivors that I have worked with in the region. From the day I knew MAG, there have been relentless efforts engaging with different stakeholders especially health related bodies and institutions…

  • Groups dare gov’t: Solve 10-year-old case of disappeared PICOP workers

    On the anniversary of the mysterious disappearance on October 14, 2000, of six workers of the Paper Industries Corporation of the Philippines (PICOP) Resources, Inc. inAgusan del Sur, human rights groups, once again, dared the government to solve the decade-old case. “It is exactly 3,650 days today since six contractual workers of the PICOP were last seen…

  • End impunity against PICOP 6 workers: Litmus test for the Truth Commission and AFP Human Rights Summit

    It is exactly 3,650 days today since six contractual workers of PICOP Resources Inc. were seen alive before they disappeared that fateful night of October 14, 2000. The six workers collectively known as PICOP 6 were Joseph Belar, Jovencio Lagare, Romualdo Orcullo, Diosdado Oliver, Artemio Ayala Jr. and Arnold Dangkiasan. They were abducted by members…

  • Health group seeks justice for Morong 43, if allegations confirmed

    The Medical Action Group (MAG) welcomed the efforts of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to conduct a public hearing on the allegations of the Morong 43 of human rights abuse. MAG is an organization of health professionals and students against torture and for the health rights of all including detainees. Members and officers of…

  • Health workers under attack: AFP’s new targets

    The Medical Action Group, Inc. (MAG) is in solidarity with other health organizations in denouncing  the direct assault, detention and torture of more than forty health professionals and health workers last February 6, 2010 at Morong, Rizal province and condemning a new wave of repression against health rights defenders.  “This is a blunt show of…