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Open Letter from Civil Society Organizations calling on the Council’s immediate action to ensure the protection of demonstrators
We are writing to express our deep concern over the safety of the peaceful demonstrators in Myanmar and urge you to take immediate action to ensure their protection and their fundamental right to freedom of peaceful assembly, expression and information.
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Who we are
The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) is a regional advocacy institution doing policy, campaigns and solidarity work to advocate for people-to-people solidarity through its peacebuilding and thematic work in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia.
Statements and Press Releases
On the 10th Year Anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro: Peace group reaffirms support for the Bangsamoro; calls to protect gains of historic peace pact
“While we reaffirm our support to Bangsamoro’s struggle for self-determination and their inherent right to chart their own democratic future, we continue to reflect on the gains and challenges of the historic peace deal 10 years after it was signed. The 10th year...
On the 10th Year Anniversary of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB): “Reaffirming civil society’s commitment to realize the democratic aspirations of the Bangsamoro’s inherent right to self–determination towards a meaningful and enduring peace”
Solidarity Message from the Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) As we commemorate today’s 10th Year Anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) on March 27, 2014, the Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) along...
On the 56th Anniversary of Jabidah Massacre, Peace Group in Mindanao calls for ‘transitional justice and healing’ for the Bangsamoro
“Remembering the Jabidah Massacre must go beyond commemorating this tragic incident. This should serve as a reminder for everyone that the struggle towards a peaceful, progressive and self-determining Bangsamoro is still far from over as injustices continue to happen...
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Unite in Solidarity to Oust Myanmar’s Military Junta! Support the Myanmar Resistance Movement!
Media Statement 01 February 2024 For inquiries: Contacts: Gani: 09083241195; Benjamin Alvero: 0936 9531358 We, the undersigned members of various civil society, activist and solidarity organizations including members of Burma Solidarity Philippines (BSP) coalition,...
35th Anniversary Commemoration of the 8-8-88 Uprising in Solidarity with the Peoples of Burma
On August 8, solidarity activists marched in front of the Myanmar Embassy in Makati City to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the People’s Uprising in Burma (August 8, 1988). The Initiatives for International Dialogue, as part of the advocacy network of Burma...
Job Post: Researcher
The Initiatives for International Dialogue is looking for two (2) researchers. Location: Quezon City, Manila Duration: 1 year with the possibility of renewal For more information, please click this link: http://bitly.ws/J9bK Interested candidates are requested to...
What we do
Programs
peace process
Highlights various civil society engagement and advocacy initiatives on both formal and community-based peace processes happening in the Philippines as well those in the region through peacebuilding and conflict-transformation and people -to- people dialogue frameworks.
Right to self-determination and solidarity
Assertions of the fundamental right to self-determination have become more intense and popular as peoples in the region become more assertive and involved in various fora that openly talk about self-governance, autonomy, human rights, human security, and self-determination struggles.
Knowledge Management
Focuses on communicating the issues and challenges of peacebuilding and conflict prevention, right to self determination, peace process engagement and human security work of IID.