R&R of more than 5000 US Troops Monthly—Large-scale Commodification of Filipinas The World March of Women-Pilipinas is alarmed over the increasing number of warships, planes and troops visiting the country as this would mean, not only making the Philippines a fair target of United States’ enemies, but also large-scale pimping of women for the visiting … Continue reading »
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[Statement] Civil society urges Malaysia to be consistent as a peace broker; calls for dialogue on Sabah crisis -MPW
Civil society urges Malaysia to be consistent as a peace broker; calls for dialogue on Sabah crisis The Sabah crisis may be hogging the headlines now, but the Mindanao PeaceWeavers (MPW) hopes that the raw passions generated by the politicization of the issue will not derail the collective gains we continue to harvest from the … Continue reading »
[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] MPC Statement on the 45th Anniversary of the Jabidah massacre
MPC Statement on the 45th Anniversary of the Jabidah massacre March 18, 2013 Mindanao Peoples Caucus On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Jabidah massacre, the Mindanao Peoples Caucus calls upon Bangsamoro people to unite and close ranks at this most critical stage of their political struggle as a distinct people with a … Continue reading »
[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/Solidarity] Political will is key to end Enforced Disappearance in Thailand -AFAD
AFAD Statement on the 9th Anniversary of Somchai’s Disappearance 12 March, 20013 Political will is key to end Enforced Disappearance in Thailand It’s been nine years since the prominent Thai human rights lawyer, Mr. Somchai Neelaphaijit was forcibly taken and made to disappear on 12 March 2004 in Bangkok, Thailand. Before he disappeared, Mr. Somchai … Continue reading »
[Statement] Statesmanship for Sabah: A time to Step In, A Time to Step Up -IID
Statesmanship for Sabah: A time to Step In, A Time to Step Up In the short month’s time since the unfolding crisis of Sabah gained attention across many borders, the Secretary General of the United Nations himself, Ban Ki-moon has added his voice and concern on the issue, calling for the immediate cessation of hostilities, … Continue reading »
[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
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] Women say YES to Development! Women say NO to Corporate Mining!
Women say YES to Development! Women say NO to Corporate Mining! International Women’s Day. 08 March 2013. Today, we celebrate our hopes, our rights, our voices, our movements as we continue to work towards the elimination of violence and discrimination, our right to self-determination, our right to decide on our bodies, communities and natural resources. … Continue reading »
[Statement] Honoring women human rights defenders (HRDs) and uniting with women HRDs against impunity -PAHRA
Honoring women human rights defenders (HRDs) and uniting with women HRDs against impunity March 8, 2013 On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) salutes and honors all women who defend human dignity – their own and that of others, who assert women’s rights as human rights and … Continue reading »
[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 »
[Statement] Hunger among women is a gross violation of their rights -FIAN
Hunger among women is a gross violation of their rights. On Women’s Day, FIAN Philippines calls for the realization of women’s right to adequate food Quezon City, March 8, 2013 – Women struggle daily to feed their families. Yet they are the most hungry. Realizing their human right to adequate food is not only a … 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 »
[Statement] Protecting Women from Enforced Disappearance -AFAD/FIND/ICAED
Protecting Women from Enforced Disappearance Women everywhere are deeply affected by the global scourge of enforced disappearance. They are the wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters who are in the abysmal state of uncertainty and in perpetual search for their disappeared loved ones. They are often left behind to bear the socio-economic and psycho-emotional brunt … Continue reading »