Although there is still no independent investigation into the assassination of Swaziland human rights activist Thulani Maseko, and the Eswatini government seems to see no need to prioritise its own investigation, there are plenty of clues. Although denying Maseko was on it, an Eswatini register.
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education ahead of her first report to the Human Rights Council. This submission focusses on question nine in the questionnaire: “What are the crucial issues to address, nationally as well as internationally, to ensure the realization of the right to education?”
BACOLOD CITY - Residents of Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental who were displaced by a series of armed encounters in the village since Oct. 6, wanted to return to their houses, as they worry about their livelihood and their animals that were left behind.
Vice Mayor Justin Gat
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Committee on the Rights of the Child (the “Committee”) ahead of its upcoming review of the Philippines. This submission highlights areas of concern that Human Rights Watch hopes will inform the Committee’s consideration of the Philippine government’s compliance with its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). It proposes issues and questions that Committee members may wish to raise with the government of the Philippines. This submission includes information on the shackling of people with psychosocial disabilities and protection of education from attack during armed conflict.
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the “Committee”) ahead of its consideration of a List of Issues for the upcoming review of the Philippines.