snoop1130 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 This file photo shows Karapatan protesting the killings of two of its members: Ryan Hubilla and Nelly Bagasala and peasant leader Nonoy Palma. Karapatan / released MANILA, Philippines – Over 60 organizations from across the globe have called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his administration to commit to “respecting the right to defend human rights.” “President Marcos Jr. should cease the threats and attacks against rights defenders and ensure the protection of their rights, including the rights to life, due process, freedom of expression, and freedom of peaceful assembly,” their statement released on Monday read. This was signed by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network; the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development; Canada-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights Canada; Front Line Defenders International; IBON International; some chapters of the Malaya Movement and Migrante; as well as individuals Bronwyn Dudley, Emile Kinley-Gauthier, and Florfina Marcelino. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/05/2228697/over-60-organizations-call-marcos-protect-respect-rights-defenders -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Just imagine Marcos quietly sobbing about this huge pressure for him to do the right thing............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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