Key Elections Test Philippines’ Traditional Gender Roles
Crucial polls provide opportunity to confront misogyny in political power and public discourse.
8 Mar 22
Philippines
Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet
Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.
27 May 20
Philippines: Martial Law Imposed As Troops Battle Islamists
Residents of area overrun by militants say that harsh response risks further human rights abuses.
25 May 17
Filipinos Look to Strongmen to Bring Change
Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.
6 May 16
Philippines Probes Alleged ISIS Links in South
Officials insist there is no direct link between Syrian/Iraqi militants and their supporters in Mindanao.
26 Sep 14
Typhoon Haiyan: The IWPR Response and How You Can Help
Citizen watch initiative will help ensure funds reach those who need it.
3 Dec 13
New Citizen Action Network for Philippines
Crowd-mapping to monitor local government accountability.
1 Jul 13
Promoting Debate on Philippine Abuses
IWPR project aimed at combating climate of impunity over extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances featured on website of leading Philippine broadcaster.
24 Nov 10
Philippines Army – Its Own Worst Enemy
Military only helps fan flames of suspicion by their refusal to open themselves up to civilian inspection.
28 Oct 10
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