Philippines
Since taking office in June 2016, President Rodrigo Duterte has carried out an abusive “war on drugs” resulting in the deaths of more than 5,500 suspected drug dealers and users during police operations. Thousands more, among them children, have been killed by “death squads” or unidentified gunmen linked to the police or local authorities. No meaningful investigation into the killings has taken place. Duterte has sought to silence critics of the anti-drug campaign, notably Senator Leila de Lima and news organizations such as Rappler. Extrajudicial killings targeting leftist activists, tribal leaders, and others have continued. The government’s response to Covid-19 has resulted in serious rights violations.
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United NationsIn the coming weeks, 189 countries from around the world will elect 23 members to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW committee) for the 2021-2024 term.
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Philippines: Discrimination Against Workers with HIV
Amid Epidemic, Weak Government Response to Unlawful Firings, Harassment
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New Philippine Police Chief Has Troubling Record
Abuses Rampant in Debold Sinas’ Previous Assignments
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Another Spike in Philippines’ ‘Drug War’ Deaths
Latest Data Shows Police Killings Rising amid Covid-19 Pandemic
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UN rights body should monitor abuses, ensure accountability in Philippines, Saudi Arabia, China
Item 2 General Debate on High Commissioner's Update - HRC45
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Killings in Philippines Up 50 Percent During Pandemic
‘Drug War’ Deaths Rise Dramatically as Country Reels from Covid-19
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Philippines Soldiers Accused of Beating Indigenous People
Troops Allegedly Mistreated 3 Tribal Members, Forcing One to Eat Feces
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EU Member States Should Act on Philippines Abuses
Support at UN Human Rights Council Crucial to Establish International Inquiry
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UN: Human Rights Council Should Act on Philippines
Over 60 Groups Urge UN Body to Ensure Accountability
