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[Statement] of the UP Center for Women’s Studies and the UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights on the Status Quo Ante Order of the Supreme Court on the RH Law

[Statement] of the UP Center for Women’s Studies and the UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights on the Status Quo Ante Order of the Supreme Court on the RH Law

Statement of the UP Center for Women’s Studies and the UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights on the Status Quo Ante Order of the Supreme Court on the RH Law March 19, 2013 The UPCWS and UPIHR wish to express their extreme disappointment with the status quo ante order issued today by the Supreme … Continue reading »

[Statement] A Call for Investigation on Reports of Rights Violations against  Filipino Tausug Migrants in Sabah, Backlash of Lahad Datu Incident -BAWGBUG

[Statement] A Call for Investigation on Reports of Rights Violations against Filipino Tausug Migrants in Sabah, Backlash of Lahad Datu Incident -BAWGBUG

A Call for Investigation on Reports of Rights Violations against  Filipino Tausug Migrants in Sabah, Backlash of Lahad Datu Incident The continuing armed skirmishes between the Malaysian government and the forces of Sultan Jamalul Kiram III has led to a backlash against the Tausug migrant communities in Sabah particularly in the area of Lahad Datu … Continue reading »

[Statement] Filipino women resist renewed US military presence in Philippine territory -KAISA KA

[Statement] Filipino women resist renewed US military presence in Philippine territory -KAISA KA

Filipino women resist renewed US military presence in Philippine territory Enough is enough! KAISA KA, a grassroots-based organization advancing women’s rights and empowerment and social change takes this day, the 102nd International Women’s Day as a fitting occasion to denounce the continuing US military presence in the Philippines. The increasing rotational troop deployment and US … Continue reading »

[Statement] Taking Action to End Violence against Women -MFA

[Statement] Taking Action to End Violence against Women -MFA

Taking Action to End Violence against Women [This day,] International Women’s Day, is dedicated to Action to End Violence against Women, and Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) takes this occasion to highlight its continued stance in advocating social justice for migrant women, migrant workers and members of their families. Milestones gained to protect and promote … Continue reading »

[Statement] Protect the right to defend human rights! Freedom and Justice for Women Human Rights Defenders! -TFDP

[Statement] Protect the right to defend human rights! Freedom and Justice for Women Human Rights Defenders! -TFDP

Protect the right to defend human rights! Freedom and Justice for Women Human Rights Defenders! Even with the existence of laws supposedly protecting women from violence, there are still women including those working with human rights and peoples’ issues who are subjected to killings, enforced disappearance, torture, illegal arrests and detention and other human rights … Continue reading »

[Joint CSOs Statement] Standoff in Lahad Datu: Engage in Dialogue Now with all stakeholders to resolve the crisis peacefully

[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 »