An explosive cocktail - Counter-terrorism, militarisation and authoritarianism in the Philippines

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.

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Tribute to Comrade Sisto dos Santos

IID and the Asia-Pacific Solidarity Coalition, APSOC (formerly the Asia-Pacific Coalition for East Timor, APCET), salutes our dear friend, comrade and partner, Sisto dos Santos who passed on in the early morning of March 15 in Dili, Timor Leste. We will tenderly...

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Transitional Justice Monitor Vol 1 Issue 1

Transitional Justice Monitor Vol 1 Issue 1

Greetings of Peace & Solidarity! The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID) is honored to share with you its First Issue of Transitional Justice Monitor featuring civil society and our community partners’ initiatives to engage transitional justice issues and...

Hiring: Digital Communications and Advocacy Officer

Hiring: Digital Communications and Advocacy Officer

Position: Digital Communications and Advocacy OfficerLocation: Quezon City, The PhilippinesEmployment Duration: 1 year with the possibility of renewal, including six months ofprobationaryClosing date: 20 January 2023Interview Dates: 21-23 January 2023Starting Date:...

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.

institutional development

Ensures the operations of the institution function properly. It oversees Administration and Finance as well as the Human Resource Development needs of the organization.