Philippines

Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet

Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.

Philippines: Martial Law Imposed As Troops Battle Islamists

Residents of area overrun by militants say that harsh response risks further human rights abuses.

Filipinos Look to Strongmen to Bring Change

Public hope anti-establishment figures will deliver what current government has failed to do.

Philippines Probes Alleged ISIS Links in South

Officials insist there is no direct link between Syrian/Iraqi militants and their supporters in Mindanao.

Philippines: Donors, Citizens Should Partner to Monitor Haiyan Aid

Typhoon Haiyan: The IWPR Response and How You Can Help

Citizen watch initiative will help ensure funds reach those who need it.

New Citizen Action Network for Philippines

Crowd-mapping to monitor local government accountability.

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.

Philippines Army – Its Own Worst Enemy

Military only helps fan flames of suspicion by their refusal to open themselves up to civilian inspection.

Philippines Extra-Judicial Killing Project Launches

New IWPR initiative seeks to build consensus over what is a deeply divisive issue.