Tag Archives: Philippines
Solidarity Statement: Support the Rally for the Recognition of Filipino Sign Language and Deaf Access
The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD), a regional women’s NGO with 180 members from over 25 Asia-Pacific countries, supports the call of our Filipino Deaf sisters and brothers for the immediate passage of legislation recognising the … Continue reading
“Climate Justice Briefs” released
“Climate Justice Briefs: Women’s Adaptation Strategies” documents the issues of climate change on women in Asia Pacific, with rural and indigenous women directly part of the research, participating in the collection and documentation of the effects of climate change on … Continue reading
Philippines Ordinances Threaten Women’s Human Rights in Asia Pacific
21 September 2011 Chiangmai, Thailand – The proposed ordinances going before City Council and being studied by the seven barangay (village) councils in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines banning the use of artificial contraceptives pose a serious threat to women’s right to … Continue reading
Annual Reports
