RIGHTS (A compilation of human rights themed short films and public service advertisements)

RIGHTS is a pioneering compilation of independently produced and human rights themed short films/public service advertisements (PSAs). Initiated originally by artists involved with Southern Tagalog Exposure and the Free Jonas Burgos Movement, RIGHTS exposes the incessant human rights hostilities in the Philippines. It is an open and continuing call for filmmakers to participate in the growing movement to defend and uphold human rights. However, timely of its launching on September 21 last year, blatant state censorship rendered RIGHTS non-exhibition atIndie Sine following MTRCBs X rating to some of the PSAs.

KARAPATAN denounces another killings under Aquino Regime; Slams Aquino for being silent

Human rights advocate KARAPATAN today marched to Mendiola to condemn the 2nd incident of killings among activist under President Benigno Aquino III administration.

KARAPATAN denounces the assasination of Pascula Guevarra, a 78 year old peasant leader in Luar, Nueva Ecija who was shot dead on Friday, July 9.

In a statement, KARAPATAN Chair Marie Hilao- Enriquez said that Aquino's silence on this issue is a way of giving license to the military to continue the killings of civilians with impudence and impunity.

Enriquez also calls on PNOY not to make his own list of victims of political killings citing more than 1205 victims of extra judicial killings under former President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo.

The group appeal to all human rights defenders to continue on pressuring the new administration to end impunity and stop the killings.