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Friday, 29 January 2021, 6:08 pm
Global independent probe on rights abuses in the
Philippines launched, announced 3 reports for submission to
UN human rights body
The Independent International
Commission of Investigation into human rights violations in
the Philippines or Investigate PH was launched this week on
January 26 and 28. The commission expressed urgency for
accountability of perpetrators and justice for victims and
their families.
The landmark launch happened in two
time zones where more than 300 participants from lawyers
organisations, civil society and churches all over the world
came together to manifest their support for the global
project.
“Investigate PH is a critical space of
Int l body to probe rights violations in the Philippines launched By JOVILAND RITA, GMA News
Published January 28, 2021 2:59pm An international commission to investigate alleged human rights violations in the Philippines was launched on Thursday. In a statement, the Independent International Commission of Investigation into Human Rights Violations in the Philippines or Investigate PH said it was created under a resolution of the 45th UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in October last year. “Investigate PH is a critical space of solidarity and accompaniment of the people of the Philippines as it investigates the blatant violation and violence related to the basic human rights of people,” said commissioner Rev. Michael Blair, who is also the general secretary of the United Church of Canada’s General Council.
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International groups launch probe on human rights violations in PH
Rights advocates from different countries express solidarity with the Filipino people amid the continuing human rights violations. (Screengrab of InvestigatePH launch)
“This is most definitely a global issue…We must not allow the call for human rights to be hijacked. Accountability must be part of the justice and democratic system.”
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
MANILA – Alarmed at the worsening situation of human rights in the Philippines, church groups, political leaders and members of civil society from different countries launched an international mission, Dec. 17.