HR inSIGHTS
Human Rights News Delivered Weekly.
September 2019
Call for Applications: PANTAO Human Rights Fellowship on Journalism and Research
by PhilRights Staff PhilRights believes in the power of storytelling as an instrument for advancing human rights. At a time when civic spaces are at risk and the journalism establishment faces mounting state and industry [...]
Sandata’s Kolateral: A brave retelling of Duterte’s so-called war on drugs
by Yna de Leon "When I said I’ll stop criminality, I’ll stop criminality. If I have to kill you, I’ll kill you.” - Pres. Rodrigo Duterte Some Filipinos have had enough. In 52 minutes, 17 [...]
August 2019
Understanding the UNHRC Resolution on human rights in the Philippines
A recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) found that 60% of adult Filipinos agreed that the government should not block the investigation of international groups into drug-related killings. While the result was a [...]
July 2019
Report: Sustainable development needs fundamental governance changes
Global civil society report assesses structural obstacles and institutional gaps in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda New York, 8 July 2019: “The world is off-track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Most governments have [...]
FORUM-ASIA IS HIRING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) is looking for a dynamic, inspirational and experienced professional committed to human rights and sustainable development to lead our organisation with offices in Bangkok, Geneva, Jakarta [...]
Panayam kay Dr. Fortun hinggil sa forensic science at EJKs
by PhilRights Staff Mula nang umupo bilang presidente si Rodrigo Duterte at inilunsad ang kampanya laban sa iligal na droga ay lumaganap na ang extrajudicial killings, lalo sa mga komunidad ng mga maralitang taga-lungsod. Karamihan [...]