This paper shall provide an overview of the existing laws and policies on women’s rights in the Philippines, especially those in relation to the use of ICTs in four major areas, namely, (1) education, (2) employment and entrepreneurship, (3) privacy, safety and security, and (4) expression and identity. It shall Read more…
The battle for facts needs you. This is what more than 100 organizations from the media, coalitions, civil society, business, academe, law, and the Church said as they launched a first-of-its kind initiative on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, called “#FactsFirstPH.” #FactsFirstPH brings together various sectors that are committed to promoting Read more…
EFF and Human Rights Watch, along with nearly 130 organizations and academics working in 56 countries, regions, or globally, urged members of the Ad Hoc Committee responsible for drafting a potential United Nations Cybercrime Treaty to ensure human rights protections are embedded in the final product. The first session of the Ad Read more…
December 22, 2021 H.E. Ms Faouzia Boumaiza Mebarki Chairperson Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Criminal Purposes Your Excellency, We, the undersigned organizations and academics, work to protect and advance human rights, online and offline. Efforts to Read more…
Leaders and members of the World March of Women-Pilipinas, a network of organizations of women from the basic sectors and with different advocacies, kicked off the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, November 24, through a press conference followed by drums and protest performance at the Quezon City Memorial Read more…
“The macho image is nothing more than a front. Why are people still so fond of seeing a man showboat his being a man? Women have more balls, with nothing but powerful statements and bold actions. #BabaeAko” – Wondermore, @Wmore, May 28, 2018, Tweet Over the years, studies have shown Read more…
September 15-30, 2021 The Digital Rights Roundup, published by the Foundation for Media Alternatives, contains regular updates on what Filipinos need to know about their digital rights. Bill seeks to make SIM card registration mandatory Senator Mary Grace Natividad S. Poe-Llamanzares has sponsored a measure, Senate Bill (SB) No. 2395 Read more…
A Pandemic as Vector for State Surveillance and Other Abuses This comprehensive report documents and analyzes various initiatives introduced by the Philippine government during this public health crisis, particularly those that significantly impact privacy and data protection. Publication date: September 2021 DOWNLOAD: A Pandemic as Vector for State Surveillance and Read more…
8 July 2021Statement Human Rights Online Philippines and thirty (30) human rights organizations are in support of the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) as it published a gallery of grim portraits, those of 37 heads of state or government who crack down massively on press freedom. Press freedom is an essential pillar of Read more…
Si Kapitan Tambay ay isang animator, illustrator, at comics artist. Makikita ang kanyang iba pang mga gawa sa kanyang Facebook page, Instagram at Twitter. COMIC TITLE: PASS THE MESSAGE (VACCINE EDITION) In the first panel, the doctor stated the possible side effects of the available COVID-19 vaccine. It includes slight swelling Read more…