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Groups want rights-based coronavirus measures for post-lockdown PH
The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates and In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement call on lawmakers to consider rights-based governance as they draw up what a post-lockdown Philippines will look like

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’

Groups fear 'more challenging days' for human rights with new Senate
Advocate Rose Trajano says it is high time for local government units to introduce and promote ordinances that focus on defending human rights

2019 polls choice between 'better lives or doomed souls' – rights groups
'At this juncture, we simply cannot afford a business-as-usual approach to this political exercise,' says the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates

Groups urge unity vs tyranny ahead of People Power anniversary
(UPDATED) ‘We cannot allow the next generation of Filipinos to live in fear and violence. We stand against the Duterte government,’ says the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates

Rights groups hit lack of facilities for children in conflict with the law
'If we’re going to be bringing up children inside a kulungan (prison), what kind of future do we expect?” asks Christine Sevilla of the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates

Robredo slams EJKs, online trolls in Human Rights Day message
(UPDATED) 'Dapat din nating bigyang-diin ang diwa ng pagdiriwang na ito, dahil sa mga nakababahalang balita tungkol sa malawakang paglabag sa karapatang pantao, lalo na sa mga nasa laylayan ng lipunan,' says the Vice President

The search for a national strategic plan against hunger in PH
The apparent lack of a clear cut government policy on the right to adequate food is pushing Filipinos deeper into the hunger trap

Ombudsman orders dismissal of human rights commissioner
The Office of the Ombudsman finds Commissioner Coco Quisumbing guilty of grave misconduct and violations of the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees

Human rights commissioner suspended for 'grave misconduct'
Commissioner Coco Quisumbing faces charges of grave misconduct and violations of the code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees