Philippines

The human cost of armed conflict in the Philippines - 29 October 2008

While in Mindanao gathering first hand information for a new report, Amnesty International spoke to some of the civilians affected by the recent upsurge in violence in

Mindanao civilians under threat from MILF units and militias - 22 August 2008

Tens of thousands who have already suffered from the renewal of violence, could be at even greater risk, if the Philippine government supports the creation of untrain

Philippines: Mindanao civilians under threat from MILF units and militias - 21 August 2008

Tens of thousands of civilians who have already suffered from the renewal of violence in Mindanao could be at even greater risk if the Philippine government supports t

'Comfort Women': waiting for justice after 62 years - 5 July 2008

Thousands of women known as ‘comfort women’, were forced into sexual servitude by the Government of Japan for sexual servitude for the armed forces in the

UN examines human rights in member countries - 7 April 2008

All UN member states are facing a rigorous examination of their human rights records.

Video: Worldwide actions to close Guantánamo - 18 January 2008

Thousands of people, including Amnesty International members and supporters from around the world, have taken action to mark the sixth anniversary of the first transfe

The world shouts 'Close Guantánamo' - 16 January 2008

Thousands join worldwide protests marking the sixth anniversary of the first transfers of detainees to Guantánamo on 11 January.

World marks sixth anniversary of Guantánamo Bay - 10 January 2008

Amnesty International is leading worldwide events, rallies and meetings to mark the sixth anniversary of the first transfers of detainees to Guantánamo Bay.