Tag Archives: U.N.

ACTION ALERT: Help End Torture, Cut US Aid to the Philippines!

Posted on June 27, 2009 by lfssfsu

(From our good friends at New York Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines) **** URGENT ACTION ALERT **** SIGN THE EMERGENCY ONLINE PETITION<<<<<<<<<<< * STAND AGAINST TORTURE ON JUNE 26, THE UN INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF … Continue reading →

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Because the Power of the Youth Don’t Stop!!!

Posted on May 23, 2009 by lfssfsu

There have been numerous articles and statements written about the extra-judicial killings that have occurred in the Philippines since 2001 under the regime of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The Philippine-based human rights organization, Karapatan, has been at the forefront of documenting these … Continue reading →

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The Philippines’ Disappearing Dissidents

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lfssfsu

Something I’ve leared in journalism class: One important aspect of news is that it’s new. This article is almost a year old, but unfortunately its still news. The government’s war on legal activists is alive and well. Let’s use this … Continue reading →

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