Human Rights

(First in a Series) by Josefa P. Dampilag, Pacita E. Gawaen, Genevieve B. Kupang, Christine S. Luyosen, Alaska J. Turaray The 3rd World March (3WM) for Peace and Nonviolence was more than just a gathering—it was a powerful testament to…

In thirty years, on some fall morning like today, we wake up and turn on the news. No one is talking about banning abortion or “legalizing abortion” because we don’t talk about wombs like they exist to be legislated around…

We, Israeli citizens residing in Israel and abroad, call on the international community – the UN and its institutions, the United States, the European Union, the League of Arab States, and all states around the world – to intervene immediately…

The situation in Lebanon is critical. Our country has been grappling with a severe economic crisis for the past few years, with an estimated 44% of the population living below the poverty line. Now, the Lebanese people are consumed by…

The Indignados movement, which began in Spain in 2011, is widely recognized as a grassroots response to economic inequality, political corruption, and social injustice. Also known as the 15-M Movement—after the initial protests on May 15, 2011—it captured international attention…

Statement from Tsuru for Solidarit, a volunteer-run nonviolent direct action group of Japanese Americans dedicated to closing the camps. Never Again Is Now! Donald Trump recently proposed a new immigration agenda, if elected, called “Operation Aurora” which is modeled after…

During the 3rd World March’s visit to the UN, the Core Team met with Drs Ferozi Sidhna and Mark Perlmutter, who commented that they have been with other doctors, nurses and paramedics in the humanitarian crisis zones in Gaza. They…

In modern times, the climate crisis has made its presence felt in every way: from rising temperatures to extreme weather events (floods, hurricanes, etc.), every year there are at least two or three cases of natural disasters that sound the…

The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every…

The 3rd World March is also a concrete action in solidarity with migrants. On October 7, Guatemala officially welcomed the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence. The day of the Base Team was extensive, starting early in the morning…