Feminists Condemn Philippines President Duterte’s Accusation Of Activists And Indigenous People Leaders As Terrorists

The Women’s Major Group delivered a combined letter to the  Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte, calling on the Philippine government to: Remove the names of indigenous peoples’ leaders and human rights defenders from the list of alleged terrorists; Ensure the physical safety of indigenous peoples’ leaders and human rights defenders; Have the Philippine president make a public apology for the emotional and physical harm he has caused for activists, and; abide by State obligations to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including access to justice, freedom of expression and of association.

Download the letter below, or read the original by Women's Major Group here.