Rappler's latest stories on human rights groups
Darker days ahead: Rights groups slam rejection of ABS-CBN franchise
Human rights groups say this 'solidifies Duterte's tyranny' and proves 'we are under a de facto martial law'
Children's rights groups demand justice for 15-year-old killed in Ilocos Sur
The Child Rights Network says using quarantine rules to commit sexual violence and other crimes 'reflects impunity among the deviants in our law enforcement'
'Stealth declaration of martial law': Rights groups slam Duterte, anti-terror law
Human rights groups say the anti-terror law further deteriorates Philippine democracy
Rights groups slam cyber libel conviction: Dangerous to PH democracy
(UPDATED) Karapatan says the guilty verdict 'sends an even more dangerous message to the public that anyone and everyone can be criminalized for their views and opinions'
Rights groups slam Duterte's 'shoot to kill' order: Prioritize lives, not violence
Human rights group says President Rodrigo Duterte's statement may lead to more abuses as Luzon remains in lockdown in the face of the novel coronavirus outbreak
Ibon Foundation files complaint vs 3 gov't officials over red-tagging
The policy research group wants the Ombudsman to punish 3 key officials, including Communications Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy, for 'malicious abuse of authority and negligent performance of duties as public officials'
Rights group leader gets death and rape threats on Human Rights Day
Karapatan's Cristina Palabay is threatened with death and rape after celebrating Human Rights Day
On Human Rights Day, fight vs abuses continues amid crackdown under Duterte
Karapatan secretary-general Cristina Palabay says human rights 'must continuously be asserted, defended and fought for’
[PODCAST] Bakit malaking banta sa demokrasya ang crackdown sa progressive groups
Ano ang implikasyon ng crackdown na ito sa demokrasya sa Pilipinas?
Fearing more raids and arrests, progressive groups get CHR to inspect offices
Karapatan deputy secretary-general Roneo Clamor says this is 'to deprive the police any opportunity to plant evidence' against activists
U.N. report on attacks vs PH rights groups is 'shoddy work' – Locsin
'The UNHRC report reads like it was written by the accusers...Ignore it,' says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr
'Enough of him’: Groups slam Duterte halfway through his term
In the same day that President Duterte delivers his 4th State of the Nation Address, critics say they've had enough of his administration
Human rights: How to deal with Duterte, the biggest challenge?
Advocates are constantly challenged by President Rodrigo Duterte's 'intentional distortion' of human rights since 2016. What are lessons learned?
Rights group denied chance to present evidence in red-tagging hearing
The Court of Appeals 14th Division submits the case for decision without allowing human rights group Karapatan to present testimonies and witnesses
Former spokesman of rights group Karapatan arrested in Davao City
Kelly Delgado is allegedly found in possession of shabu, according to Lieutenant Colonel Randolph Cabangbang, whose assassination was allegedly plotted by Delgado 9 years ago
Maria Ressa's arrest part of broader gov't campaign, say rights groups
(UPDATED) Human rights groups say the arrest of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is consistent with the repeated threats not just against journalists but also legislators, lawyers, and activists, among others
IN PHOTOS: Filipinos urged to resist dictatorship, tyranny on Human Rights Day
Human rights groups call for accountability and justice for the thousands of victims of human rights violations – particularly related to Duterte's bloody anti-illegal drugs campaign
Human rights groups face 'alarming, shameful level' of gov't retaliation – UN report
The Philippines is among 38 countries where governments subject human rights advocates to 'harsh reprisals and intimidation,' according to a UN report
On World Press Freedom Day, rights groups urge public to support journalists
This year's celebration of the global event comes amid continuing attacks against the Philippine press, says Human Rights Watch
Roque: Human rights groups may be 'unwitting tools' of drug lords
Drug lords, says the presidential spokesman, 'can easily use their drug money to fund destabilization efforts against the government'
Human rights group says 75 activists missing in Rizal
Karapatan reports the incident a day after troops and communist rebels clashed in the area
Rights groups: China detains activists supporting HK protests
The clampdown comes with Beijing s propaganda machine in overdrive to suppress news of the protests which are expected to draw their biggest crowds yet as the former British colony begins a two day public holiday
Syria helicopters kill 5 children in Idlib
A helicopter strike kills 5 children and one woman in the Syrian province of Idlib according to a human rights group
