- Balay Alternative Legal Advocates for Development in Mindanaw (Balaod Mindanaw)
- Karapatan Alliance Philippines (KARAPATAN)
- Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA)
- Philippine Collective for Modern Heroism (Dakila)
- Public Interest Environmental Law Office – Tanggol Kalikasan (TK)
- Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights (LILAK) – Associate Member
- Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP)
[Statement] The Philippines: Protect environmental defenders, ensure safe return of Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano
13 September 2023 10:28 am
(Bangkok, 13 September 2023) The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) condemns the alleged abduction of Filipino environmental defenders, Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano. FORUM-ASIA urges the Government of the Philippines to thoroughly investigate the case and ensure the safe return of both defenders. Jonila and Jhed–ages 21 and 22–are community volunteers for Akap Ka Manila Bay, a [ Read more ]
[Joint Open Letter] The Philippines: Drop the remaining politically motivated charges against Leila de Lima and grant her immediate release
24 May 2023 2:14 pm
Open Letter to the Government of the Philippines: Drop the remaining politically motivated charges against Leila de Lima and grant her immediate release To: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines cc: Office of the President, Republic of the Philippines Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines H.E. Mr. Evan [ Read more ]
[HRC52 Oral Statement] Item 6: Adoption of Universal Periodic Review outcomes of the Philippines
5 April 2023 3:07 pm
52nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 6: Adoption of Universal Periodic Review outcomes of the Philippines Oral statement delivered by Rosemarie Trajano On behalf of Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) 24 March 2023 FORUM-ASIA together with its partner organisations in the Philippines appreciate the Philippine government’s participation [ Read more ]
[Joint Statement] The Philippines: Standing in solidarity with Filipino human rights defenders
5 December 2022 12:00 pm
We, the undersigned organisations, express our utmost concern over the ongoing criminalization of ten human rights defenders and members of Karapatan, GABRIELA and the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) in retaliation for their legitimate human rights work. Elisa Tita Lubi, Karapatan Chairperson; Cristina Palabay, Karapatan Secretary General; Roneo Clamor, Karapatan Deputy Secretary General; Gabriela [ Read more ]
[Statement] Philippines: Unconditionally release former senator Leila de Lima and hold authorities accountable for her suffering
19 October 2022 5:37 pm
(Bangkok, 19 October 2022) — Former senator and chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, Leila de Lima, should be released immediately and unconditionally, said the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) following a recent hostage-taking incident. On 9 October, three convicts allegedly linked to local terrorist groups stabbed a [ Read more ]
[Statement] Philippines: The Marcos-Duterte government must restore human rights and democratic institutions for Filipino people
29 June 2022 1:48 pm
(Bangkok/Jakarta, 29 June 2022) – ‘We urge the new Philippine government to repeal the repressive laws imposed by its predecessors and set a worthy example towards the protection and promotion of human rights,’ said the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) ahead of Philippines presidential inauguration. ‘The incoming administration of President Ferdinand Marcos [ Read more ]
[Statement] The Philippines: Drop perjury charges against Philippines Civil Society Organisations
20 June 2022 11:57 am
(Bangkok/Jakarta, 20 June 2022) FORUM-ASIA is deeply concerned by the ongoing court trial on perjury charges filed by Hermogenes Esperon Jr., the former National Security Adviser in the Cabinet of Rodrigo Duterte, against civil societies, Karapatan the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) and GABRIELA as well as the systematic vilification and smear campaigns against [ Read more ]
Philippines: Joint Open Letter calling on Presidential Candidates to publicly pledge to protect human rights, and ensure accountability and to end the violence against human rights defenders and Repeal the Anti-Terror Law and other Repressive Laws
22 April 2022 2:54 pm
As the Philippines prepare to vote in the presidential elections on 9 May 2022, the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and the Philippine Alliance for Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA), urge all presidential candidates to publicly commit to protection and promotion of fundamental freedoms and human rights, create a safe and enabling environment [ Read more ]
HRC49 Joint Oral Statement on Item 10: General debate on technical assistance and capacity-building – General Debate
5 April 2022 3:44 pm
49th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 10: General debate on technical assistance and capacity-building – General Debate Delivered by Ahmed Adam On behalf of Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation March 2022 Mr. President, The Joint Programme on human [ Read more ]
[Joint Statement] Philippines: Immediately repeal SIM Card Registration Act that undermines online freedoms
9 March 2022 4:59 pm
We are concerned about the grave risks that the SIM Card Registration Act poses to the rights to privacy, free expression and information, association and non-discrimination in the Philippines. We are further concerned about the discriminatory impact of the law on transgender and gender diverse individuals, in the absence of legal gender recognition in the [ Read more ]