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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

    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…

  • Anti-Terror Law will make “torture” a new normal, UATC Statement on the Anti-Terror Bill

    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…

  • SHOUT OUT AND NEVER HOLD BACK (HROnlinePH Statement on Defending the Freedom of Expression in times of public emergency)

    HROnlinePH Statement on Defending the Freedom of Expression (FoE) in times of public emergency 12 April, 2020 SHOUT OUT and NEVER HOLD BACK Shutting our mouth can’t prevent us from voicing our opinion. While drastic times may call for drastic steps, any emergency measures particularly responding to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic must be necessary, proportionate,…

  • “What a disgrace”, MAG Statement on the discrimination against some Iloilo City health workers on COVID-19

    MAG Statement March 26, 2020   What a disgrace Discriminating the health workers who are in the frontline in the battle against Covid 19 out of fear and ignorance is outrageous and should be condemned. We, the Medical Action Group, a health and human rights organization is seriously alarmed with the news report that some…

  • [OBITUARY] Pagpupugay at pagpapasalamat kay Dr. Raul Jara

    [OBITUARY] Pagpupugay at pagpapasalamat kay Dr. Raul Jara

    Pagpupugay at pasasalamat sa iyong dedikasyon at walang pag-iimbot na serbisyo tungo sa kagalingang pangkalusugan at panlipunan. May you rest in peace, Dr. Jara.  — Si Dr. Raul D. Jara ay naging parte ng MAG Board of Trustees sa mga taong 1987-1989 at 1989-1991. Siya ay isa sa mga manggagamot ng Philippine Heart Center bago…

  • “Do no harm in times of emergency”, MAG Statement on the Philippine Government’s Response to COVID-19

    Public Statement on the Philippine Government’s Response to COVID-19 Medical Action Group March 19, 2020   “Do no harm in times of emergency” The 2019 novel coronavirus or COVID 19 is indeed a significant threat to global public health, prompting the World Health Organization to officially label the situation as pandemic for continuously reaching an…

  • Solidarity Night on the 10th Anniversary of the Anti-Torture Law (Republic Act 9745)

    Solidarity Night on the 10th Anniversary of the Anti-Torture Law (Republic Act 9745)

    MAG has joined a solidarity night in November 2019, with the UATC and the OMCT, together with Commission of Human Rights (CHR) Commissioner Chito Gascon, on the celebration of the 10th year after the Anti-Torture Law has been signed into law. The activity sis geared towards celebrating the journey of the law, its win, and…

  • Data Presentation and Consultation with the participating DOH Psychiatry Hospitals and Departments

    Data Presentation and Consultation with the participating DOH Psychiatry Hospitals and Departments

    MAG has also conducted an activity on data presentation and consultation with the participating DOH hospitals in October 2019 at Metro Manila, in order to consult with the participating hospitals to further improve the initial findings and analysis of the research. Participants of the activity include personnel from our partner DOH Hospitals specifically the following:…

  • Data Presentation and Consultation with some Mental Health and Patient Support Groups

    Data Presentation and Consultation with some Mental Health and Patient Support Groups

    MAG has conducted an activity on data presentation and consultation with partner organizations and advocates in October 2019 at Metro Manila, in order to consult with these groups the initial findings and analysis of the research. Different mental health organizations and patient support groups (both previously engaged and new networks have been invited, which includes…

  • Commemoration of the 47th year of Martial Law

    Commemoration of the 47th year of Martial Law

    MAG has joined a mobilization in Metro Manila, with the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA), along with other progressive organizations, religious groups and partner communities, on September 2019, to commemorate the Martial Law period through a program where some of the survivor-victims shared their experiences on human rights violations. After this, a religious…