Events
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MAG stands united with the Filipino people in the nationwide Trillion Peso March at Luneta Park, Manila — raising our voices against corruption and demanding accountability!
#NoToCorruption #AccountabilityNow #September21st
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MEDICAL ACTION GROUP ATTENDS CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF NATIONAL POLICY ON HEALTHCARE IN DETENTION FACILITIES. July 17,2024.
The Medical Action Group participated in the ceremonial signing of the national policy for the promotion and protection of health in jails, prisons, custodial facilities, and other places of detention at the Manila Hotel last Monday. The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) and the Department of Health (DOH) signed the policy, ensuring 24/7 healthcare access for…
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MEDICAL ACTION GROUP AWARDED FOR TIMELY FULFILLMENT OF KNH REQUIREMENTS. July 11, 2024.
The Medical Action Group was awarded the Plaque of Recognition for the timely submission and fulfillment of KNH standards and requirements for the 2024 SOA & Budget during the KNH CAR Cluster Partners Meeting held on July 11 at West Triangle, Quezon City. This recognition underscores the Group’s dedication to maintaining high standards and its…
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Drug Policy Summit – United Nations Joint Programme on Human Rights. July 10-12, 2024.
Dr. Amarylis Abcede and Dr. Aurora Parong of the Medical Action Group participated in the Drug Policy Summit held from July 10-12, 2024, at the Diamond Hotel in Pasay, Philippines. This summit was organized by the United Nations Joint Programme on Human Rights (UNJP), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other partner agencies and institutions.…
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MAG Receives Partner Accreditation.
Recognizing the work for Human Rights: MAG Receives Partner Accreditation from CHR. Ms. Edeliza Hernandez, MAG Executive Director, accepts the certification from Ms. Mary Joyce Crisanto, Director of Planning Management at CHR.
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MAG receives the Gender Ombud Kakampi Award
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines awarded the Medical Action Group with the Gender Ombud Kakampi Award for advancing gender equality and women’s rights. A free and equal society is where both women and men enjoy the same rights. Uphold all health and human rights for all!
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OCTOBER 10 IS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – COMBATTING STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION
OCTOBER 10 IS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY Stigma and discrimination directly affect people’s access to mental health services. Thus, this is an equally important task with ensuring that mental health services across all sectors (workplace, schools, and the communities) are available. Together, let’s continue to fight the stigma on mental health so everyone can enjoy…
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National Detention Summit 2021: Compassionate Care Behind Bars
As part of the celebration of the National Correctional Consciousness Week, the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC) – Philippines invites you to an online forum NATIONAL DETENTION SUMMIT 2021: Compassionate Care Behind Bars October 20-22, 2021Via Zoom (see links to register) This 3-day forum will tackle five (5) specific issues affecting persons deprived of liberty…
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[CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS] Mental Health and Wellness: A Training of Trainers for Human Rights Defenders
This training aims to increase knowledge and understanding on mental health and to enhance capacity of Human Rights Defenders on basic para-psychosocial skills
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In solidarity with victims, survivors, and their families – commemoration of 49th Martial Law Declaration
Magkaibang panahon ngunit tila nasa parehas pa rin na sitwasyon. Halos limang dekada na ang nakalipas, ngunit ang laban para sa hustisya at pananagutan ay patuloy paring hinahagilap ng mamamayan. MANINDIGAN PARA SA KARAPATAN, DIKTADURYA LABANAN!NEVER AGAIN TO MARTIAL LAW! #NeverAgain #NeverForget #DefendHumanRights #EndImpunity #DutertePanagutin