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civil society
Queer Arts Summit in QC Focuses on ASEAN Human Rights Engagement
As the Philippines assumes the 2026 chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, more than 70 LGBTQIA+ artists, activists, and cultural workers from...
Australia commits $3-M aid to support PH disaster response
The Australian Government has pledged AUD 3 million (₱115.9 million) in humanitarian assistance to support the Philippine Government’s response to recent natural disasters, including...
EU backs PH reforms on human rights, justice, and transparency
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines reaffirmed their shared commitment to upholding human rights, due process, and the rule of law during the...
Govts are missing a key solution to big problems like climate change
Governments worldwide are facing complex challenges like climate change, the digital revolution, and economic inequality. Yet, many are failing to use one of the...
Reduce plastics production to 76% by 2030, civil society groups pressure treaty negotiators
Civil society organizations, indigenous peoples, and independent scientists are rallying for a robust, legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, which will be discussed in South...