An urban poor leader and her son killed for defending their dwelling
Read the Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-136-2009 and send an automated letter of solidarity
Invitation to the 2nd Asia-Pacific Housing Forum
Habitat for Humanity International is proud to announce the 2009 Asia-Pacific Housing Forum (APHF) to be held from 7th to 9th September 2009 at the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel, Makati [...]Asian Bridge
Philippines: The impact of exclusion on the Moro peace process
About 300 people have been killed in more than two months of fighting between Philippines security forces and alleged renegades of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). To date more than 650,000 people have been displaced.
Urgent Action Appeal: Philippines, Manila urban poor against government plans
In 2002, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo proclaimed for the residents the 56 hectares of land that make up Baseco. This means the area was declared “open for distribution to the actual occupants”. The government now wants to use the 56 has. for commercial purposes and intends the families to move to a ten-hectare site to be still reclaimed near Baseco in Manila Bay.