Philippines
Manila Faces Street-Dwellers Dilemma
Municipal officials and NGOs struggle to resolve the capital’s homelessness problem.
Local Communities Push for Peace Zones
Peace-building efforts by communities are becoming increasingly important as the army and MILF renew hostilities.
Lumad Demand Self-Determination
Indigenous people in south Philippines want protection of their rights enshrined in any future peace agreement.
Authorities Urged to End Mindanao Fighting
With thousands displaced, religious and civil groups urge government to resolve conflict peacefully.
Evacuees Face Growing Hunger and Anxiety
As clashes in southern Philippines continue, refugees stuck in camps lack food, water and psychological support.
Life Goes On for Cotabato Displaced
Many refugees too scared to return home try to make a living inside camps.
Manila Muslims Face Kidnap Threat
Mindanao Muslims who head north in search of better life targeted by renegade police officers.
Philippines: June ‘08
IWPR and local partner take part in television debate on press reporting of human rights in the country.
Philippines: "Waging Peace" in Sulu
Big development effort seen as crucial to winning hearts and minds on lawless, militant island.