Hundreds gather to protest mining all over the country Local groups stage candle lighting and prayers against mining projects Quezon City—Hundreds of protesters from mining-affected communities throughout the country gathered over the weekend to condemn the negative impacts of large-scale mining and the decision of national agencies allowing for the aggressive promotion of mining in … Continue reading »
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[Press Release] Freedom Ride raises awareness on Human Trafficking -Dakila
Freedom Ride raises awareness on Human Trafficking Advocates take on the fight against human trafficking to another level as they hold the first ever Freedom Ride on March 9, 2013 at the Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill, Taguig. Cyclists wearing shirts printed with 1343 Anti-Trafficking hotline shall bike around the cities of Taguig, Manila, Pasay and … Continue reading »
[Event] A forum on “Effective Implementation of Republic Act No. 10353: A Collective Endeavor”
A forum on “Effective Implementation of Republic Act No. 10353: A Collective Endeavor” The Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearance (FIND) together with the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED) and in partnership with the Embassy of Canada and the UP Asian Center, are organizing a forum on … Continue reading »
[Featured Site] A project in honor of the Nameless Heroes and Martyrs Launched
A project in honor of the Nameless Heroes and Martyrs Launched In time with the commemoration of the 27th Anniversary of the EDSA people power and the signing of the Compensation Act for Victims of Martial Law, a project called “Nameless” was launched last February 20 2013, during a “Forum on the Relevance of Activism … Continue reading »
[Event] A group of students from the DLS-CSB joins #FREEourDEFENDERS campaign
A group of students from the DLS-CSB joins #FREEourDEFENDERS campaign Great! A group of students from the DLS-CSB joins #FREEourDEFENDERS campaign. They are launching their online campaign in February 23, 2013 as contribution in making their fellow youth aware about human rights issues like the existence of victims of political incarceration in the country. Visit … Continue reading »
[Media Advisory] Multi-Stakeholders Forum-Workshop on the “Effective Implementation of Republic Act No. 10353: A Collective Endeavor”
MEDIA ADVISORY Multi-Stakeholders Forum-Workshop on the “Effective Implementation of Republic Act No. 10353: A Collective Endeavor” Dear Friends from the Media: The Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearance (FIND), the International Coalitions Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED) and the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) in cooperation with the Embassy of Canada and the University of … Continue reading »
[Event] Love is…Freedom from Violence!
Love is…Freedom from Violence! On the 14th of February 2013, we join a global strike to demand an end to violence against women or VAW. This is our independent contribution to the campaign, led by the World March of Women – Pilipinas and organizations who participated in the first flashmob (Dec. 10, 2012) – Alliance … Continue reading »
[Event] Forum on Effective Implementation of Republic Act No. 10353: A Collective Endeavor -AFAD, FIND
Forum on Effective Implementation of Republic Act No. 10353: A Collective Endeavor Dear firends, Warmest greetings! After 16 long years of a hard-fought struggle to criminalize enforced disappearance in the country, we finally have the first national legislation against Enforced Disappearance in the Asian region with the passage of Republic Act No. 10353, otherwise known … Continue reading »
[Announcement/event] U.P. Gawad Plaridel 2013 call for nominations
U.P. GAWAD PLARIDEL 2013 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The U.P. College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) is now accepting nominations for the U.P. GAWAD PLARIDEL which recognizes Filipino media practitioners who have excelled in any of the media (print, radio, film, television, and new media) and have performed with the highest level of professional integrity in … Continue reading »
[Event] Global campaign targeting violence against women -One Billion Rising
Global campaign targeting violence against women February 05, 2013 The US-based One Billion Rising campaign is calling for 1 billion women and men around the world to raise awareness of violence against women by walking out and dancing on the streets on Feb. 14, said the Garden of Hope Foundation, which is heading the campaign … Continue reading »
[Press Release] Summit on Credible Cebu Elections 2013 to Propose Concrete Actions for Electoral Reforms -Visayas Clergy Discernment Group
Summit on Credible Cebu Elections 2013 to Propose Concrete Actions for Electoral Reforms The Cebu Archdiocese through the Office of the Archbishop, in partnership with the Comelec-7 and DepED-7, will launch a summit to explore concrete actions in addressing election issues in Cebu. The “Summit on Credible Cebu Elections 2013:Addressing the Most Challenging Election Issues” … Continue reading »
[Event/Announcement] 6th Asia Pacific Mediation Forum Summit, Manila 2013 -PolScie Dept. DLSU
6th Asia Pacific Mediation Forum Summit, Manila 2013 Mediation in a Globalizing World: Challenges to Multi-Culturalism, Peace-Building, and Religious Tolerance De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines December 9-11, 2013 Information about the APMF 2013 Summit On behalf of the committee responsible for convening the 2013 Asia Pacific Mediation Forum Summit – the Political … Continue reading »
[Event] Rock against political dynasties! -Agaw Trip Komiks at Laya Sining
Inihahandog ng Laya Sining, sa pakikipagtulungan ng Partido Lakas ng Masa, Krusada Kontra Dynasty, at JB Music ang ROCK AGAINST POLITICAL DYNASTIES! February 1 po, sa Ishmael Bernal Gallery sa UP Diliman. FREE CONCERT po ito. https://www.facebook.com/pages/agaw-trip-komiks/212496078786595?fref=ts
[Campaign] V-MEN -Even the men are rising against poverty and violence
V-MEN are the men who rise with the women in advocating for women’s rights and an end to all forms of violence against women. STRIKE! DANCE! RISE! Visit and like V-MEN @https://www.facebook.com/vmen.philippines Human Rights Online Philippines does not hold copyright over these materials. Author/s and original source/s of information are retained including the URL contained … Continue reading »
[Event] Dean Jose Manuel Diokno to host Rights Talk on “Civic Education during Martial Law in the Philippines and Beyond” at the University of Hong Kong on Wednesday, 30 January -AHRC
Dear friends, The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) wishes to forward you the following press release from the Centre for Comparative and Public Law at the Faculty of Law, the University of Hong Kong. Asian Human Rights Commission Hong Kong ————- FORWARDED PRESS RELEASE AHRC-FPR-003-2013 A Press Release from the Centre for Comparative and Public … Continue reading »