Petition for the release of Political Prisoners and Detainees and for Proclaiming December 7 as Political Prisoners Day Dear President Benigno Simeon Aquino We are writing to Your Excellency, the President of the Republic of the Philippines to appeal in behalf of the 328 political prisoners and detainees nationwide. Our appeal is based on Section … Continue reading »
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[Appeal] AICHR must take a stand against enforced/involuntary disappearances in the region -SAPA TFAHR
26 April 2013 H.E. Pehin Dato Dr. Awang Hj. Ahmad bin Hj. Jumat Chairperson ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Jalan Subok, Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam BD 2710 Tel: (673) 226 1177, 226 1291-5 Fax: (673) 226 1709, 2904 Email: aseanbru@mfa.gov.bn, bruneirep.aichr@gmail.com Your Excellency, Re: AICHR must take a stand against enforced/involuntary disappearances … Continue reading »
[Appeal] Support DIGITEL workers’ rights!
Dear fellow workers and Concerned Citizens, We, the surviving Digitel employees are now embattled with latest move of DIGITEL /PLDT for “permanent closure”, allegedly due to the integration with PLDT. Notices of Redundancy with different dates were served to employees referring to management bulletin dated February 07, 2013 , just two weeks after issuance of … Continue reading »
[Solidarity/Campaign] Teleattack on the Lao Embassy on the 100th Day of Sombath’s Disappearance
Teleattack on the Lao Embassy on the 100th Day of Sombath’s Disappearance by Jenina Joy Chavez March 20, 2013 Dear All, Thank you very much for all the help you’ve been giving to disseminate news of Sombath Somphone‘s disappearance, and the demand for his return. The wide clamor has reached the mainstream media nationally, regionally … Continue reading »
[Joint CSOs Statement] Standoff in Lahad Datu: Engage in Dialogue Now with all stakeholders to resolve the crisis peacefully
March 7, 2013 Standoff in Lahad Datu: Engage in Dialogue Now with all stakeholders to resolve the crisis peacefully We the undersigned Civil Society organisations (CSOs) from Malaysia and Philippines are extremely concerned over the on-going standoff between the Malaysian security forces and followers of the Sultanate of Sulu’s heirs, Jamalul Kiram III at Lahad Datu, … Continue reading »
[Appeal] Vendors face forced eviction and food insecurity -AHRC
PHILIPPINES: Vendors face forced eviction and food insecurity February 22, 2013 ISSUES: Right to food; inhuman and degrading treatment; hunger, starvation, corruption; impunity; rule of law Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information from Defend Job Philippines about an eviction notice served on the vendors of Luneta Park (also called Rizal … Continue reading »
[Appeal] for ACTION: Warrantless Arrest of Fourteen Farmers and Six other person in Mindanao -TFDP
APPEAL for ACTION: Warrantless Arrest of Fourteen Farmers and Six other person in Mindanao Dear Friends, Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) and Justice and Peace of the Social Action Center – Diocese of Marbel, writes to inform you about the warrantless arrest and detention of fourteen (14) tenants farmers and six (6) other … Continue reading »
[Petition] Save the life of Dondon Lanuza, OFW on Deathrow, KSA
SAVE THE LIFE OF DONDON LANUZA, OFW on Deathrow, KSA Few days ago someone invited me to support a group named “HELP SAVE A LIFE, SAVE DONDON LANUZA FROM DEATHROW!”. A group that hopes to help Dondon Lanuza’s case in Saudi Arabia. I felt terribly sad when I learned about the story of our fellow … Continue reading »
[Urgent Appeal] Supreme Court takes judicial action on plot to kill falsely charged activist (Cocoy Tulawie)-AHRC
PHILIPPINES: Supreme Court takes judicial action on plot to kill falsely charged activist ISSUES: Arbitrary arrest and detention; fabrication of charges; human rights defenders; prosecution system; right to fair trial; victims assistance & protection ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION January 14, 2013 NEW REPORT: Special Report: The Philippines’ hollow human rights system http://www.article2.org/pdf/v11n0203.pdf Dear friends, After … Continue reading »
[Appeal/Campaign] Rally/demonstration via email for the immediate passage of the FOI Bill -Greg, Hollidaysburg
Dear Friends, Let us join the rally/demonstration via email for the immediate passage of the FOI Bill and let our elected officials know that we too clamor for the immediate passage of the FOI Bill. Time is of the essence as Congress has only 9 session days left before they adjourn on Feb. 9, 2013 … Continue reading »
[Appeal] Urgent Call for International Solidarity to Urge ASEAN to help halt intensifying conflict in ethnic states in Burma
Urgent Call for International Solidarity to Urge ASEAN to help halt intensifying conflict in ethnic states in Burma We are movements and organizations calling on the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to add its voice and heed mounting international calls for an immediate stop to the continuing attacks on the Kachin people in … Continue reading »
[Appeal] Call for International Solidarity- Open Letter to Thailand Prime Minister – Free Somyot Campaign
Dear all comrades and friends Warm greetings from Free Somyot Campaign! We are here again calling your strong support before the verdict will be announced for somyot case on the 23 Jan 2013. If he is found guilty, it will be 30 years sentences! We are calling for your continuous support to endorse this open … Continue reading »
[Petition] Online Petition for the passage of the FOI bill now -www.ipetitions.com
Dear Friends, Please sign the Online Petition for the passage of the FOI bill now at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/please-pass-the-freedom-of-information-bill-now/ and please forward this appeal to all your yahoogroups and personal email contacts. We need a huge number of signatures to make an impact. For those who want to read the bill, this is the link to the … Continue reading »
[Appeal] An Open Letter to Pond’s and All Whitening Products by Renee Juliene M. Karunungan
An Open Letter to Pond’s and All Whitening Products by Renee Juliene M. Karunungan January 2, 2013 Dear Pond’s, This is an open letter about your latest TV advertisement. While beauty products are there to enhance a person’s face and body, I believe they should not exist to define what beauty is. Your latest TV … Continue reading »
[Appeal] Amnesty International Open Letter to PNoy on Enforced Disappearance
Amnesty International Open Letter to PNoy on Enforced Disappearance Read full letter here… Amnesty International open letter to Aquino on ED