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ICHRP Statement for International Human Rights Day December 10, 2022

DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS!END STATE TERROR!BRING JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS! The Philippines has its new President Marcos but remains a killing ground for political dissidents, community organizers, indigenous people, rights advocates, and alleged drug suspects. The machinery of terror set up by the Duterte Regime under its “shoot-to-kill” and arbitrary arrest policies remains firmly in… Read More »ICHRP Statement for International Human Rights Day December 10, 2022

Why Canada must stop funding the Philippine counter-terrorism campaign

(Photo credit: Rappler) To view this Press Release in French, please visit this page. Press ReleaseMay 18, 2022Montreal, Quebec, Canada The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines – Canada (ICHRP-Canada) and 20 organizations, including Canadian churches, unions, non-governmental and solidarity organizations are calling… Read More »Why Canada must stop funding the Philippine counter-terrorism campaign

Pourquoi le Canada doit cesser de financer la campagne antiterroriste des Philippines

(Photo credit: Rappler) To view this Press Release in English, please visit this page. Press Release18 May, 2022Montreal, Quebec, Canada La Coalition internationale pour les droits de la personne aux Philippines – Canada (ICHRP-Canada) et 20 organisations, dont des églises, des syndicats, des organisations non… Read More »Pourquoi le Canada doit cesser de financer la campagne antiterroriste des Philippines

77 human rights and environmental groups in six countries expose OceanaGold as an irresponsible mining company and oppose its expansion

This article was originally distributed via e-mail by MiningWatch Canada on March 1, 2023. (MARCH 1, 2023) We, 77 groups from six countries, stand together against the abusive practices of one of the world’s major global mining corporations: OceanaGold. We come together from the six countries… Read More »77 human rights and environmental groups in six countries expose OceanaGold as an irresponsible mining company and oppose its expansion

Concerns on the mining activities of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) on Sibuyan, Romblon

Last week, ICHRP Canada sent a letter to the Director General for Southeast Asia and Oceania of Global Affairs Canada (GAC), detailing our concerns on the mining activities of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC), which is a subsidiary of a Canadian company, Altai Resources Inc.,… Read More »Concerns on the mining activities of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) on Sibuyan, Romblon

Canada calls for accountability in the review of the Drug War in the Philippines

PRESS STATEMENT 5 February 2023 Reference:Rev. Patricia Lisson, ChairpersonICHRP CanadaCANADA calls for accountability in the review of the drug war in the Philippines The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP Canada) welcomes Canada’s call on the Philippine government to ensure accountability in… Read More »Canada calls for accountability in the review of the Drug War in the Philippines

Letter Calling for the Immediate Release of Maoj Maga and All Political Prisoners

This letter was originally sent to Malacañang via email by ICHRP British Columbia, in light of the decision by the Philippine Court of Appeals to reverse Maoj Maga’s conviction. September 28, 2022 Sent via Electronic Mail:op@president.gov.ph/pcc@malacanang.gov.ph Mr. President, The International Coalition for Human Rights in… Read More »Letter Calling for the Immediate Release of Maoj Maga and All Political Prisoners

Malaya Canada marks 50th anniversary of Philippine Martial Law

PRESS RELEASE For reference: Marissa Corpus, Spokesperson of Malaya Canada malayamovementcanada@gmail.com Malaya Canada Marks 50th Anniversary of Philippine Martial Law Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Malaya Movement in Canada is marking the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines with its public… Read More »Malaya Canada marks 50th anniversary of Philippine Martial Law

ICHRP Canada hosted speaking tour for a human rights defender

COMMUNIQUE For Immediate ReleaseAugust 29, 2022 For reference: Olivia Blahuta, CoordinatorEmail: ichrpcanada@gmail.com ICHRP Canada hosted Speaking tour for a Human Rights Defender The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP-Canada) organized and hosted the eastern Canada speaking tour of Danilo “Ka Daning” Ramos,… Read More »ICHRP Canada hosted speaking tour for a human rights defender