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The UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders has cited Sen. Leila de Lima, former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa as among the prominent women leaders in the Philippines whose voices are being silenced iSupport PH women who defend human rights, says UN rapporteur
The UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders has cited Sen. Leila de Lima, former Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa as among the prominent women leaders in the Philippines whose voices are being silenced in a government crackdown on dissent. In his report to the Human Rights Council's 40th session to be held later this month, Special Rapporteur Michel Forst called for more support and protection for women who defend human rights, saying women have played a key role in the furtherance of human rights. But they also continue to face systemic discrimination, marginalization, and repression, Forst said in his report. The repor...Keep on reading: Support PH women who defend human rights, says UN rapporteur Read more