International Coalition For Human Rights in the Philippines

The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines is a global network of organizations, concerned about the human rights situation in the Philippines and committed to campaign for just and lasting peace in the country. It aims to inform the international community about the grave human rights situation in the Philippines today.

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ICHRP Statement on 76th Anniversary of the Nakba

StatementMay 15, 2024 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people on this the 76th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba (Catastrophe). The violent birth of the state of Israel forced an estimated 750,000

May 15, 2024

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Condemn the Arrest of US Embassy 6! End US Balikatan Exercises!

Press ReleaseMay 4, 2024 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) vehemently condemns the arrest of six students who participated in a Labor Day protest action near the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Protesters were able to reach a

May 5, 2024

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How does the Philippine state violate International Humanitarian Law?

International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is a set of rules which seek to limit the effects of armed conflict and to reduce the human suffering caused by it. It protects civilians, service providers, and soldiers who have ceased fighting. In the Philippines, the

April 30, 2024

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Solidarity Message to the 40th Anniversary of Cordillera Day

From Peter Murphy, ICHRP Global Council ChairpersonApril 23, 2024 The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) sends its warmest greetings of solidarity to delegates attending the 40th Anniversary of Cordillera Day on April 23 – 24, 2024. ICHRP joins

April 23, 2024

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Human Rights Coalition Condemns Red-Tagging of Peasant Advocate in Dasmariñas, Cavite

Press StatementApril 17, 2024 This past week, peasant organization KASAMA – TK announced that its Deputy General Secretary, Jeverlyn Seguin, is wanted by Task Force Ugnay under the 2nd Infantry Division of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Since March, members

April 17, 2024

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US-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Summit makes the Philippines a battlefield for US-China conflict

Press StatementApril 12, 2024 At a time of heightened violations of human rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) by the US-backed Armed Forces of the Philippines, and rapid US military build-up in the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

April 12, 2024

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What is International Humanitarian Law and why is it relevant in the Philippines?

International Humanitarian Law, or IHL, is a set of rules which seek to limit the effects of armed conflict and to reduce the human suffering caused by it. In the context of war, IHL calls for the protection of civilians, service providers

April 11, 2024

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Indiscriminate aerial bombing in Abra, Philippines, violates International Humanitarian Law

Press StatementApril 8, 2024 On April 2, 2024, the Philippine Air Force bombed and fired rockets in the area of Gapay Village, Pilar, Abra Province, a mountainous area near the boundary with Ilocos Sur Province, forcing the closure of schools and the

April 8, 2024

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Prayers For Peace: Holy Saturday

March 30, 2024 Over this Easter Weekend, the International Interfaith Network of ICHRP would like to present four Prayers for Peace, which we will publish daily over the weekend. These prayers were submitted by members of the Interfaith Network. They help us

April 3, 2024

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Prayers For Peace: Easter Sunday

March 31, 2024 Over this Easter Weekend, the International Interfaith Network of ICHRP would like to present four Prayers for Peace, which we will publish daily over the weekend. These prayers were submitted by members of the Interfaith Network. They help us

April 2, 2024