Progressive groups in the Philippines are calling human rights advocates all over the world to extend solidarity to the people of Mindanao and the whole country by calling on President Duterte to revoke his martial law declaration.
"Despite attempts by the Philippine delegation to justify the Duterte administration’s war on drugs and to present a positive picture of its achievements on the political, economic, social and cultural rights of the people, most of the attending states still raised serious concerns on a host of human rights issues that remain unaddressed.”
Philippine TWHA-Solidagro-Kiyo consortium partners commemorated Earth Day with a forum on Climate Change, and by joining in the global March for Science.
The UN Human Rights Council is set to review the Philippine government's human rights record on May 8 in Geneva, Switzerland, and Philippine partners, together with other human rights organizations and defenders, will be there to participate in the process.
The World Health Organization's involvement with private actors has increased over the years. Is more private involvement something we should applaud when it comes down to our right to health?
