This discussion paper explores how the renewed global focus on counter-terrorism, combined with rise of authoritarianism and militarism in the Philippines, has produced an explosive cocktail; one that is having damaging effects on conflict dynamics, civic space and the democratic freedoms of citizens.
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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.
About IID
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
STATEMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON HUNGARY’S RENEWED MEMBERSHIP IN THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE COMMUNITY OF DEMOCRACIES.
The Chair of the International Steering Committee and the entire Civil Society Pillar of the Community of Democracies express their deepest disappointment over the decision to renew Hungary’s membership to the Governing Council of the Community of...
Jihad and humanitarian law case study on MNLF, MILF and ASG published in new monograph
A Jihad and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) case study on the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has just come off the press as Monograph No. 2 of the South-South Network (SSN) for Non-State...
Tribute to CHR Chair Chito Gascon
The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) together with its partners and networks among indigenous peoples and Bangsamoro communities, solidarity and peace workers joins the human rights community and all democrats in the country and around the region in...
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hiring Extended: Operations Manager
(Hiring extended to August 1, 2022) WE ARE HIRING! The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) is seeking a motivated and dynamic peacebuilder and human rights advocate filling the position of Operations Manager (OM). JOB SUMMARY The OM is mainly responsible for...
The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) is seeking TWO (2) Project Managers
WE ARE HIRING! - The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) is seeking TWO (2) Project Managers to ensure effective management and the delivery of quality and appropriate project outputs. They will also provide leadership in translating the objectives of their...
Mindanao-based Peacebuilder Awarded Timor Leste’s Highest Award
Press Release 23 June 2022 Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) For further inquiries and interview: Gus Miclat : +63 917-7013099 Dili, Timor Leste, 23 June 2022 — Gus Miclat, Executive Director of the Initiatives for International Dialogue...
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.
