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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
Women delegation of FBC-Philippines march for the rights of women in Burma
as they join the World March of Women
MANILA, 08 March – Women members of the Free Burma Coalition -Philippines (FBC-Phils) joined 3,000 others in celebration of the International Day of Women in Manila, Philippines today with the World March of Women. The marchers wore white bandanas (head scarves) bearing the calls for the release of women political prisoners in Burma, and calling for an end to SPDC's systematic attacks against the women of Burma.
The marchers also carried photographs of know women political prisoners of Burma like Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Aye Thida, Nilar Thein, Thin Thin Aye, Noble Aye, Hanni Oo, Daw Khaing Mar Soe, among others, as they chanted slogans calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all women political prisoners in Burma. |
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Monday, 08 March 2010 |
Today, we, the women of Free Burma Coalition – Philippines (FBC-Phils) join the world in the observance of the International Women's Day. We stand and march together with all the women around the world in their continuing struggle and commitment for freedom, justice and equality.
As millions of women today celebrate some gains of the struggle for women's liberation which began in the 19th century, we feel compelled to extend solidarity and support to other women and girls around the world, who until this very moment suffer discrimination, sexual violence and social injustices. |
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
Human rights advocates from across the country will convene for a public forum on March 3, 2010 at the University of the Philippines in Diliman to explore perspectives on human rights and the international humanitarian law.
The forum on Republic Act 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity will discuss the emerging issues surrounding the law's implementation.
The forum will also explore perspectives from Mindanao where the Maguindanao massacre took place and where civilian women were killed along with lawyers and journalists, and then bur |
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