Human Rights

by Dr. Perfecto Caparas, SJD The Philippines has taken a bold, decisive step in arresting and surrendering to the International Criminal Court former president Rodrigo Duterte to face charges of crimes against humanity for the murder of 12,000-30,000 civilians during…

The Philippine-Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes with cautious optimism the approval of the mining moratorium in Palawan, a significant step towards the protection of one of the country’s last ecological frontiers. This decision is a testament to the tireless efforts…

By Vhyxcent Andlen Cruz A long overdue call for justice is now in action. Former Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, by the Philippine authorities enacted upon the arrest warrant released by the International Criminal…

Quezon City, Philippines – Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, which comes in response to mounting calls for justice over the thousands of lives lost during his administration’s so-called war on drugs.…

When the “power system” is criticized, a quick counterargument is often “conspiracy theories”. In relation to what is happening right now on the political-democratic stage of the Western countries, no one needs to fear this counterargument anymore, because what has…

Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign, the global media safety and rights body, expressed relief that Kashmiri journalist Majid Hyderi was released recently following an Indian court’s order stating that criticism of the government can not constitute grounds for detention. Arrested under…

(This is the first in a series of articles planned for this year that will explore possible links between Chile and Operativo Independencia.) By Maxine Lowy Fifty years after the introduction of the first systematic plan of extermination in Argentina,…

Geneva: Expressing annoyance over the continued detention of over 40 journalists in Myanmar, the global media safety and rights body Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) urges the military regime in Naypietaw to release all media persons with no condition and delay.…

We, the 230 members of the Philippine-Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), express profound concern regarding the Supreme Court’s First Division’s affirmation of the Malabon Regional Trial Court’s decision declaring Sections 4 (58), 16, and 18 of the Philippine Fisheries Code (Republic…

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, held a press conference at the organization’s headquarters in Geneva. Reflecting on the past year, Türk highlighted three key issues with significant ramifications…