Statement of the Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court (PCICC) on World Justice Day 17 July 2024 July 17 is the World Day of International Justice. We note with great concern the continuing reality that justice for serious crimes remains out of reach for many victims in various parts of the world. Impunity for…
Media Quote Responding to news that Representatives Bienvenido Abante and Ramon Gutierrez filed House Resolution 1477, urging Philippine government agencies to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in conducting an investigation into possible crimes against humanity in the campaign against drugs, Dr. Aurora Parong, Co-Chairperson of the Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court…
PHILIPPINE COALITION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (PCICC) Significance of the Appeals Chamber Decision We highly welcome the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber decision rejecting and dismissing the appeal of the Philippine government to stop the investigation of the Philippine situation by the ICC. We have been waiting for this decision. The families of…
Statement of the Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court (PCICC) The PCICC highly welcomes the laudable decisions of the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) allowing victims to give their views and concerns on this appeal and rejecting the request for suspensive effect of the appeal filed by the Philippine government. They…
PUBLIC STATEMENT Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court (PCICC) All over the world every year, July 17 is celebrated as International Day of Justice. It marks the adoption of the Rome Statute that established the International Criminal Court (ICC), a court of last resort which deliver justice for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity…
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT 2023-2024 OVERVIEW Unlawful killings under the “war on drugs” continued and impunity for thousands of past killings remained entrenched. Repression of dissent intensified and freedom of expression was further restricted as human rights defenders, political activists, journalists and others were subjectedExtrajudicial executions including under the “war on drugs” continued. The ICC rejected…