AGAINST THE TIDE: When the Defenders Becomes the Prey
This book exposes the perilous work of people’s lawyers who advocate for the marginalized in a hostile environment and face severe threats including violence, harassment, and false charges.
This book exposes the perilous work of people’s lawyers who advocate for the marginalized in a hostile environment and face severe threats including violence, harassment, and false charges.
This book pays tribute to the courageous human rights defenders who risk their lives in the frontline of advocating for human rights. It sheds light on their indispensable role in responding to and documenting human rights violations despite facing threats, violence, and intimidation themselves.
This book delves into the significance of the Rules on the Writ of Amparo and the Rules on Habeas Data. Authored by human rights litigators, it offers a practical guide for human rights lawyers as well as a comprehensive exploration of the history, nature, and procedural aspects of these writs.
This book presents seven fact-and-law situations, drawn from genuine experiences and reflecting the frustration and challenges faced by both victims and lawyers when dealing with the writ of amparo.
This book on extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances is very timely in light of the pressing need to intensify efforts to pursue cases and hold accountable not only those who committed human rights violations during the nine-year rule of then President Gloria Arroyo, but also those who continue to commit these crimes under the Aquino administration.