Human Rights at FIFDH 2016
I was in Geneva, Switzerland to attend the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights. I was invited to speak last March 5 at the debate after the screening … Continue reading Human Rights at FIFDH 2016
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Why climate change is a matter of human rights
One year after Haiyan, Teresita, with no money but with a handful of prayers, dared to travel from Samar to Manila in search of a job. Her house is a … Continue reading Why climate change is a matter of human rights
5 key COP21 issues Pinoys ought to look out for
PARIS – As the 21st Conference of Parties (COP) begins in Paris, developing countries are ready to “go to battle” and ensure a strong climate agreement comes out in the … Continue reading 5 key COP21 issues Pinoys ought to look out for
Women, indigenous rights are crucial to a climate agreement
THE issue of climate change has long ceased to be just an environmental issue. Climate change impacts people most. Climate change has become a serious threat to even the most basic … Continue reading Women, indigenous rights are crucial to a climate agreement
PHL fights for human and gender rights in climate negotiations
The Philippines spoke strongly yesterday to insert human rights and gender rights in the negotiating text of the climate negotiations. This is in light of the frustrations from different countries … Continue reading PHL fights for human and gender rights in climate negotiations
Putting humans at the center of the climate conversation
When we talk about climate change, we talk about the science, the economy, the financing. The last 20 years of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations … Continue reading Putting humans at the center of the climate conversation
Philippine Energy Company Harasses Opponents, Pollutes
The wind in Lamao carries with it a certain smell of sulfur and an amount of ash that later covers the road. It is like New Year’s Eve, except that … Continue reading Philippine Energy Company Harasses Opponents, Pollutes
Sorry not sorry
Ever since that post I made was shared over a thousand times, I have gotten several comments from men saying I am sexist, saying if I want to be respected … Continue reading Sorry not sorry
