Tagged with Human Rights

[Press Release] Prosecute Mastermind of Activist’s Murder. First Conviction for EJK During Aquino Admin -HRW

[Press Release] Prosecute Mastermind of Activist’s Murder. First Conviction for EJK During Aquino Admin -HRW

Philippines: Prosecute Mastermind of Activist’s Murder First Conviction for Extrajudicial Killing During Aquino Administration (Manila, May 10, 2013) – Philippine authorities should ensure that those who planned and financed the killing of an environmental activist in 2011 are arrested and prosecuted, Human Rights Watch said today. In the first conviction for an extrajudicial killing since … Continue reading »

[In the news] Most young workers in poor countries unemployed or in low-quality jobs – ILO -InterAksyon.com

[In the news] Most young workers in poor countries unemployed or in low-quality jobs – ILO -InterAksyon.com

Most young workers in poor countries unemployed or in low-quality jobs – ILO By InterAksyon.com May 9, 2013 MANILA, Philippines – Three in five young workers in some developing countries are either unemployed or trapped in low-quality jobs, indicating a “staggering waste of economic potential,” according to the ILO Global Employment Trends for Youth 2013 … Continue reading »

[Event] ‘SAGOT MO BA AKO’ Project on the Respect, Protect and Fulfill principle of Human Rights obligations for the May 2013 Mid-Term Philippine Election

[Event] ‘SAGOT MO BA AKO’ Project on the Respect, Protect and Fulfill principle of Human Rights obligations for the May 2013 Mid-Term Philippine Election

‘SAGOT MO BA AKO’ Project on the Respect, Protect and Fulfill principle of Human Rights obligations for the May 2013 Mid-Term Philippine Election Respect – Marapat lamang na kilalanin at irespeto ng lahat, estado at mamamayan, ang mga batayang mga karapatang pantao sa isang lipunang sibil at may antas ng pagpapahalaga sa kapwa tao. Ang … Continue reading »

[In the news] Envoys to visit Filipino victims of alleged human trafficking in US -INQUIRER.net

[In the news] Envoys to visit Filipino victims of alleged human trafficking in US -INQUIRER.net

Envoys to visit Filipino victims of alleged human trafficking in US Philippine Daily Inquirer May 5, 2013 MANILA, Philippines—Philippine officials in the United States will visit this week the two Filipino women rescued from a Saudi diplomat’s house in Virginia in a suspected human trafficking case, the Philippine embassy in Washington D.C. said on Saturday. … Continue reading »

[Blog] To the Filipino Electorate by Rod Rivera

[Blog] To the Filipino Electorate by Rod Rivera

To the Filipino Electorate By Rod Rivera, DEKONZTRUKTSCHON May 1, 2013 You are empowered by the Philippine Constitution, under democratic principles, to run to any position you might like in the Government. Otherwise, you are empowered to put into positions of power anyone you might like among the candidates this coming election. Your vote is … Continue reading »

[Urgent Appeal] Harassment of Protesting Workers of a Telecommunications Company -TFDP

[Urgent Appeal] Harassment of Protesting Workers of a Telecommunications Company -TFDP

Urgent Appeal May 2, 2013 (PHILIPPINES) Harassment of Protesting Workers of a Telecommunications Company ISSUES: Harassment and Intimidation; Unfair Labor Practice; Human Rights Defenders; Freedom of Expression and Right to Organize Dear friends, The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) is forwarding to you an appeal regarding the harassment and intimidation against leaders and … Continue reading »

[Featured Photo] NAGKAISA! Labor coalition marched from España blvd to Mendiola bridge -PhilRights

[Featured Photo] NAGKAISA! Labor coalition marched from España blvd to Mendiola bridge -PhilRights

NAGKAISA! Labor coalition marched from España blvd to Mendiola bridge The workers from NAGKAISA! Labor coalition marched from España blvd to Mendiola bridge to challenge candidates for the upcoming 2013 elections and the President of the Republic of the Philippines to uphold the Worker’s Agenda. The workers demands are: 1) Regular Jobs, 2) Living Wage, … Continue reading »

[Appeal] AICHR must take a stand against enforced/involuntary disappearances in the region -SAPA TFAHR

[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 »