The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights criticized the Aquino government for “grossly violating the poor’s right to life and right to adequate housing” as a result of violent demolition of homes of urban poor communities to favor “so-called development projects.” In reaction to the death of Arnel Tolentino in a demolition last April 23 in Bgy. Silverio, Paranaque City,... Continue Reading →
Urgent Appeals
Labor leader and human rights defender faces false charges
UA–120418-03
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights is writing you to seek support for Ronald Ian Evidente, a labor leader and human rights defender and 29 other political activists who are now facing false charges of robbery of firearms in connection to an alleged raid of Sagay Aqua Venture Corporation (SAVECOR) by members of the New People’s Army (NPA). We ask your support to condemn this act of persecution and call for an end in rights violations of labor leaders and human rights defenders which remains a serious problem under the Aquino administration.
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