by Admin | Jan 6, 2021 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies, Uncategorized
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Ang aking boses patungo sa kaunlaran ng komunidad Sulat ni Jasmerah Comadug Dahil sa kagustuhan kong tumulong sa aming mga kapatid sa Marawi City, maraming pagsubok ang dumaan at kinailangan kong malagpasan. Bilang isang...
by Admin | Jan 6, 2021 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies, Uncategorized
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES How promoting MDM has strengthened public trust in conflict-affected areas By Halid Kamidon [TRANSLATED AND EDITED FROM MAGUINDANAON] Last November 2020, I joined community champions from Marawi and Maguindanao in filing draft...
by Admin | Jan 6, 2021 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Finding purpose in loss for victims of disaster and armed conflict By Mary Grace Lazarra Last 2019, IDEALS started the Bring VOICE to MDM project, working with disaster-affected communities in Maguindanao and Marawi. Through the...
by Admin | Dec 30, 2020 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Seeking closure for families of conflict victims On May 24, 2019, Herodin Salinugen, a resident of Datu Saudi Ampatuan Maguindanao, was on his way to the masjid for morning prayers. He brought with him his son, Hammodi, who was only 3...
by Admin | Dec 30, 2020 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Twelve years, no justice: The civilian cost of armed conflict in Mindanao’s forgotten crisis Figure A road lined by coconut trees in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao They came in the morning, swooping down the house. Like rain...
by Admin | Dec 7, 2020 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies, Uncategorized
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Marawi, Maguindanao conflict survivors file financial aid policy for disaster victims with deceased relatives Maguindanao, Philippines – They spoke and they were heard. Years after their loved ones were taken by calamities,...
by Admin | Oct 13, 2020 | Human Rights, Statements
HUMAN RIGHTS Beyond Sacrifice, Claim to Justice for the Fallen Cainta Frontliner by Joie Cruz On August 16, 2014, my mother, Ma. Theresa Cruz, RN wrote on her Facebook timeline, “Going home late at night almost morning [sic]… #lifeofnurse@govt We did our best to...
by Admin | Aug 13, 2020 | Human Rights, Statements, Uncategorized
HUMAN RIGHTS Statement on the killing of Ka Randy Echanis Peace will never be ours if our government treats the very individuals and groups who are pushing for peace as enemies. Order and security can never be achieved if the law enforcers themselves reject the right...
by Admin | Jul 9, 2020 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Mga IDP, naglunsad ng survey para sa mga namatayan sa gera ng Marawi Isang grupo ng volunteer enumerators ay naglalakbay patungo sa iba’t ibang barangay upang makipanayam sa mga pamilya ng mga nasawi sa Marawi Siege Marawi...
by Admin | Jul 8, 2020 | Rights in Crisis and Emergencies
RIGHTS IN CRISIS AND EMERGENCIES Memories of the missing Marawi, Philippines – Kids playing on wooden beams, men chatting, and dust rising from the rust-colored earth. Even at 2 in the afternoon, there is a cool stillness at the Boganga Lake View Shelter in...