Filipinas y la pena de muerte

Filipinas fue el primer país asiático en abolir la pena de muerte en virtud de la Constitución de 1987, pero fue reimpuesta durante la administración del Presidente Fidel Ramos para abordar el aumento de la tasa de criminalidad en 1993...

Democracy, Human Rights, and Accountability at Grave Stake in the Philippines

The recent presidential elections in the Philippines were marked by a fully-fledged campaign of disinformation, misinformation, and a false portrayal of the Marcos dynasty as a “golden age” for the Philippines, as reported by international media.

“S.T.O.P.” a la violencia contra las mujeres parlamentarias

La existencia y prevalencia del sexismo, la misoginia, el retroceso democrático y el autoritarismo han creado un terreno fértil para la institucionalización de la violencia contra las mujeres en la política y las defensoras de derechos humanos.

In Support of Senator Leila De Lima: Anita Vandenbeld Addresses Canadian Parliament

Anita Vandenbeld addresses Canadian Parliament to mark 4 years of Senator Leila De Lima Imprisonment.

Philippines: PGA supports the legislative initiative of Sen. Leila de Lima to prevent and counter extrajudicial killings

Senator Leila M. de Lima, member of PGA, recently filed in the Senate of the Philippines Bill no. 1842 to prevent and counter extra-judicial killings, which are taking place in a widespread and systematic manner in the Republic of The Philippines...

Parliamentarians Worldwide Demand That Philippines Senator Leila De Lima Be Allowed to Participate in Legislative Proceedings

Senator Leila De Lima’s voice is needed more than ever to defend democracy in The Philippines. Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) joins allies worldwide in demanding that she be allowed to participate in legislative proceedings.

PGA Members in the U.S. Congress and Worldwide Support Incarcerated Philippines Senator Leila de Lima following her 1,000th Day of Unlawful Detention

Sen. de Lima’s case underscores a troubling trend, not only for the rule of law in The Philippines, but for the rights of parliamentarians worldwide, who increasingly experience intimidation, attacks, and personal reprisals.

PGA Members Take Decisive Action in Support of Prisoner of Conscience and PGA Member Senator Leila de Lima (The Philippines)

There have been 563 documented violations of the human rights of members of parliament (MPs) - a more than 20 percent increase in two years.

Parliamentarians express profound regret over the withdrawal of the Philippines from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

In the Philippines, throughout the region, and across the globe, parliamentarians, as democratically-elected representatives of the people, raised their voices to condemn this disappointing development.

PGA expresa serias preocupaciones por la detención continua de dos años de su miembro, la Senadora Filipina Leila de Lima

Senators De Lima and Trillanes IV called for the unconstitutionality of The Philippines’ withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the ICC, which may take effect on 17 March.

Philippine Senator Leila de Lima thanks PGA for supporting her freedom

De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte administration, said she is grateful for the continued support she is getting from the international community.

UN WGAD Opinion calling for the immediate release of Sen. Leila M. de Lima (Philippines), PGA Member

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) has issued an opinion on the case of the politically motivated detention of Senator Leila De Lima (Philippines), PGA Member.

Senator Leila M. de Lima calls for Urgent Action on the Human Rights Crisis in the Philippines

Statement by PGA Member Hon. Leila M. de Lima (The Philippines) submitted at a side event of the 39th United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Session, Geneva, Switzerland on 13 September 2018.

European Parliament adopts Resolution condemning the deteriorating human rights situation in the Philippines

PGA Board Member Barbara Lochbihler introduced a comprehensive draft that contributed to the final text supported by all political groups.

PGA Welcomes the Strong Opposition of the Senate of the Philippines to the Reintroduction of the Death Penalty

PGA welcomes the decision of at least nine of the twenty-four Senators to speak out against the bill reintroducing the death penalty in Filipino law.

PGA Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Senator Leila de Lima of the Philippines

Senator Leila de Lima was arrested on charges claiming she had received money from drug dealers inside the country’s prisons. She is now in custody.