“Join Barbara Bernath, Secretary-General of the Association for the Prevention of Torture, as she champions the cause of human dignity at the Basta Run Against Torture XIV. Let’s unite for a world free from torture. #EndTorture #SupportVictims #BastaRun2024” In this powerful video message, Barbara Bernath, Secretary-General of the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), speaks passionately about the urgent need to end torture worldwide. Addressing participants of the Basta Run Against Torture XIV, held on June 26th in honor of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Bernath highlights the critical role of collective action and solidarity. […]
On June 26, The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR), and the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC)-Philippines joined hands with representatives of the Philippine government, Civil Society Organizations and torture survivors and their families, to observe the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture through ‘Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) XIV’ with the theme “Freedom from Torture Is Our Right.” Held in Quezon City, this significant event aims to contribute to the global campaign against torture worldwide and effective implementation of the Anti-Torture Law. The inaugural BRAT was […]
Ang limang puntos ng Republic Act No. 9745 o ang “Anti-Torture Act of 2009”: Paglalarawan at Pagbabawal ng Torture: Ang batas ay naglalarawan ng torture bilang anumang gawaing nagdudulot ng matinding pisikal o mental na sakit, ipinapataw ng mga taong may kapangyarihan para sa pagkuha ng impormasyon, pagpaparusa, o pananakot. Mahigpit nitong ipinagbabawal ang anumang uri ng torture at di-makataong pagtrato o parusa. Sakop ng Batas at Pananagutan: Sakop nito ang lahat ng taong may kapangyarihan tulad ng mga opisyal ng pulisya, militar, at iba pang pampublikong opisyal. Ang mga ito ay pananagutin sa ilalim ng batas kung […]
Ang Anti-Torture Act of 2009, na kilala rin bilang R.A. 9745, ay isang mahalagang batas na naglalayong pigilan at parusahan ang torture at iba pang malupit, di-makatao, o nakapapahiyang pagtrato o parusa. Ang batas na ito ay mahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng karapatang pantao at pagsigurong igagalang ang dignidad ng bawat indibidwal, ayon sa Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas at iba’t ibang pandaigdigang kasunduan. Naipasa noong Nobyembre 10, 2009, ang R.A. 9745 ay tugon sa lumalaking pangangailangan para sa mas mahigpit na mga hakbang laban sa torture. Ito ay alinsunod sa pangako ng Pilipinas sa United Nations Convention Against Torture, na pinagtibay […]
A Brief History of Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) The Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) began its journey on June 25, 2002, marking the start of a national campaign for freedom from torture in the Philippines. Organized by the UATC-Philippines, this inaugural event aimed to intensify efforts towards the enactment of the Anti-Torture Law, a goal which would see fruition with the law’s passage in November 2009. BRAT has played a crucial role in the campaign against torture, contributing significantly to the Philippines’ ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) in April 2012. Each year, BRAT […]
Introduction The Republic Act No. 9745, also known as the “Anti-Torture Act of 2009,” is a landmark piece of legislation in the Philippines aimed at preventing and addressing acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Complementing this act is the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), is part which, though not yet established, is long overdue. The Philippines became a State party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) in 2012. However, it is notably overdue in establishing NPM as required by the OPCAT. In […]
[Statement] Real action for real justice! Break Impunity! Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) welcomes any and all efforts to promote, protect and defend human rights. The creation of the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination (Special Committee) under Administrative Order No. 22, however, starts on the wrong foot with no meaningful consultation and participation from human rights and civil society groups. This is contrary to the claim of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its March 8, 2024 Facebook post that “CSOs participation is indispensable in the whole-of-nation approach for the promotion and protection of human rights … […]
As we ushered in the year 2024 with fervor, our #WokeDtalk2024 series embarked on a journey of advocacy, focusing on Climate Justice and Human Rights across 9 impactful episodes. With our unwavering objective, “Amplify Voices, Ignite Action: Gen Z for Human Rights and Climate Justice,” we’ve strived to empower and mobilize the voices of the youth towards meaningful change. For Episode 9, we shine a spotlight on community actions, a testament to the power of collective efforts in driving positive change. In collaboration with our esteemed partners, we at TFDP (Task Force Detainees of the Philippines), Y4R (Youth for Rights), […]
Join us for a special two-hour livestreaming discussion on #WokeDtalk2024 Episode 8, where we will shine a spotlight on the urgent need for climate action and environmental justice, focusing on the ongoing battle against illegal mining operations in Palawan, Philippines. In solidarity with the brave residents of Brooke’s Point, Palawan, who are standing up against the illegal activities of the Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC), we will delve into the multifaceted issues surrounding conservation, reforestation, policy and legislation, climate education, awareness, and international cooperation. Despite cease-and-desist orders from local authorities and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), INC continues to […]
welcome to #WokeDtalk2024. We’re diving deep into a topic that affects each and every one of us: the urgent call to action from Mother Earth herself. As we gather to celebrate another Earth Day, it’s more crucial than ever to heed her message and take meaningful steps towards environmental conservation and sustainability.
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“Join Barbara Bernath, Secretary-General of the Association for the Prevention of Torture, as she champions the cause of human dignity at the Basta Run Against Torture XIV. Let’s unite for a world free from torture. #EndTorture #SupportVictims #BastaRun2024” In this powerful video message, Barbara Bernath, Secretary-General of the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), speaks passionately about the urgent need to end torture worldwide. Addressing participants of the Basta Run Against Torture XIV, held on June 26th in honor of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Bernath highlights the critical role of collective action and solidarity. […]
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On June 26, The Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR), and the United Against Torture Coalition (UATC)-Philippines joined hands with representatives of the Philippine government, Civil Society Organizations and torture survivors and their families, to observe the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture through ‘Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) XIV’ with the theme “Freedom from Torture Is Our Right.” Held in Quezon City, this significant event aims to contribute to the global campaign against torture worldwide and effective implementation of the Anti-Torture Law. The inaugural BRAT was […]
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Ang limang puntos ng Republic Act No. 9745 o ang “Anti-Torture Act of 2009”: Paglalarawan at Pagbabawal ng Torture: Ang batas ay naglalarawan ng torture bilang anumang gawaing nagdudulot ng matinding pisikal o mental na sakit, ipinapataw ng mga taong may kapangyarihan para sa pagkuha ng impormasyon, pagpaparusa, o pananakot. Mahigpit nitong ipinagbabawal ang anumang uri ng torture at di-makataong pagtrato o parusa. Sakop ng Batas at Pananagutan: Sakop nito ang lahat ng taong may kapangyarihan tulad ng mga opisyal ng pulisya, militar, at iba pang pampublikong opisyal. Ang mga ito ay pananagutin sa ilalim ng batas kung […]
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Ang Anti-Torture Act of 2009, na kilala rin bilang R.A. 9745, ay isang mahalagang batas na naglalayong pigilan at parusahan ang torture at iba pang malupit, di-makatao, o nakapapahiyang pagtrato o parusa. Ang batas na ito ay mahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng karapatang pantao at pagsigurong igagalang ang dignidad ng bawat indibidwal, ayon sa Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas at iba’t ibang pandaigdigang kasunduan. Naipasa noong Nobyembre 10, 2009, ang R.A. 9745 ay tugon sa lumalaking pangangailangan para sa mas mahigpit na mga hakbang laban sa torture. Ito ay alinsunod sa pangako ng Pilipinas sa United Nations Convention Against Torture, na pinagtibay […]
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A Brief History of Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) The Basta! Run Against Torture (BRAT) began its journey on June 25, 2002, marking the start of a national campaign for freedom from torture in the Philippines. Organized by the UATC-Philippines, this inaugural event aimed to intensify efforts towards the enactment of the Anti-Torture Law, a goal which would see fruition with the law’s passage in November 2009. BRAT has played a crucial role in the campaign against torture, contributing significantly to the Philippines’ ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT) in April 2012. Each year, BRAT […]
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Introduction The Republic Act No. 9745, also known as the “Anti-Torture Act of 2009,” is a landmark piece of legislation in the Philippines aimed at preventing and addressing acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Complementing this act is the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), is part which, though not yet established, is long overdue. The Philippines became a State party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) in 2012. However, it is notably overdue in establishing NPM as required by the OPCAT. In […]
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[Statement] Real action for real justice! Break Impunity! Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) welcomes any and all efforts to promote, protect and defend human rights. The creation of the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination (Special Committee) under Administrative Order No. 22, however, starts on the wrong foot with no meaningful consultation and participation from human rights and civil society groups. This is contrary to the claim of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its March 8, 2024 Facebook post that “CSOs participation is indispensable in the whole-of-nation approach for the promotion and protection of human rights … […]
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As we ushered in the year 2024 with fervor, our #WokeDtalk2024 series embarked on a journey of advocacy, focusing on Climate Justice and Human Rights across 9 impactful episodes. With our unwavering objective, “Amplify Voices, Ignite Action: Gen Z for Human Rights and Climate Justice,” we’ve strived to empower and mobilize the voices of the youth towards meaningful change. For Episode 9, we shine a spotlight on community actions, a testament to the power of collective efforts in driving positive change. In collaboration with our esteemed partners, we at TFDP (Task Force Detainees of the Philippines), Y4R (Youth for Rights), […]
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Join us for a special two-hour livestreaming discussion on #WokeDtalk2024 Episode 8, where we will shine a spotlight on the urgent need for climate action and environmental justice, focusing on the ongoing battle against illegal mining operations in Palawan, Philippines. In solidarity with the brave residents of Brooke’s Point, Palawan, who are standing up against the illegal activities of the Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC), we will delve into the multifaceted issues surrounding conservation, reforestation, policy and legislation, climate education, awareness, and international cooperation. Despite cease-and-desist orders from local authorities and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), INC continues to […]
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welcome to #WokeDtalk2024. We’re diving deep into a topic that affects each and every one of us: the urgent call to action from Mother Earth herself. As we gather to celebrate another Earth Day, it’s more crucial than ever to heed her message and take meaningful steps towards environmental conservation and sustainability.