Human Rights

Human rights groups, led by KARAPATAN, gathered in a press conference last July 23 to address their message to President Benigno Aquino III before his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA)-- to prosecute former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and all the perpetrators of human rights violations. (Jona Balagat)

People's organizations led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) marched from the España Blvd to the Mendiola bridge near the Malacanang Palace last July 19 to call on the Aquino Administration to end extra-judicial killings against activists. There are three victims of political killings under the new Aquino government so far, on top of 1,205 victims of extra-judicial killings under the Arroyo regime.  read more »

Bulatlat.com and Kodao Productions' live Q&A with Commission on Human Rights Chairwoman Leila De Lima. June 28, 2010 (Monday) 1 PM (UTC+08:00) Incoming president Noynoy Aquino has appointed De Lima as Secretary of the Department of Justice in his administration.  read more » » Add new comment 316 reads Detained health worker rushed to hospital due to severe health condition Submitted by Cris Balleta on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 17:23. News Videos Human Rights Morong 43 In the early hours of June 12, Jane Balleta, on of the 43 illegally arrested health workers, suffered eight successive epileptic attacks inside her detention cell at the Bicutan Jail Management and Penology. She was rushed to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) where she is still recuperating. » Add new comment 363 reads Free the 43: A song for the detained health workers Submitted by Karl Ramirez on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 00:04. Human Rights Morong 43 "Free the 43" is a song for the 43 health workers illegally arrested and detained by the military. Music and lyrics by Carl Lopez. Blues version arranged by Renato Reyes and Aki Merced. Guitars and harmocia performed by Renato Reyes and vocals by Aki Merced. Sound engineer, recording, and editing by Karl Ramirez.  read more » » Karl Ramirez's blog 1 comment 322 reads Filipino activists condemn attack on Freedom Flotilla, demand US to stop supporting Israeli gov't Submitted by Karl Ramirez on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 17:18. News Videos Human Rights International Solidarity Filipinos join the whole world today in condemning the Israeli forces' attack on the Freedom Flotilla. Activists led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and the local chapter of the International League of People's Struggle (ILPS) picketed the Israeli embassy in Makati City to protest the attack on pro-Palestine activists who were part of a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza. » Add new comment 746 reads Families of the disappeared call on Noynoy to work for justice immediately after assuming office Submitted by Cris Balleta on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 17:06. News Videos Human Rights Families of victims of enforced disappearances led by the human rights alliance Karapatan and Desaparecidos called on presumptive President-to-be Benigno Aquino III to work for justice and truth, and fulfill his promise of a "daang matuwid" once he assumes office. (Jona Balagat/Cris Balleta) » Add new comment 275 reads After election season, urban poor communities now face eviction Submitted by Cris Balleta on Mon, 05/31/2010 - 20:00. News Videos Human Rights Beside big commercial complexes that symbolize mall-centered development in Quezon City are the vast urban poor communities of North Triangle. During campaign seasons,  these vote-rich communities are wooed and herded by local and national candidates to polling centers on election for their votes. They are promptly ignored soon after. (Jona Balagat/Cris Balleta) » 1 comment 308 reads 123456789next ›last »

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