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Philippines: PSI says Stop extrajudicial killings now!
 PSI sent a delegation to the Philippines from 12-15 February to examine the state of trade union rights in the country. Extrajudicial killings in the country have left over 800 killed, including about 80 trade unionists in the last year alone. Thousands more suffer from intimidation and harassment
either due to their political affiliation, trade union activities or the exposure of graft and corruption cases. Hans Engelberts, PSI General Secretary, and the other mission members, were able to meet with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary and Arbitrary Killings, to voice PSI's concerns about the particular way trade unionists are affected by the spate of killings
and intimidation. He welcomed the Philippine government’s invitation to the UN Rapporteur, as a recognition of the seriousness of the situation. PSI will continue to monitor events in the Philippines. PSI produced a press release which is available here.
The Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Human Rights Council on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions made a Press statement on the situation in the Phlippines on 21 February, it is available here.
PSI is submitting a written statement on the situation in the Philippines to the next session of the UN Human Rights Council which will be held from 12 March to 5 April.
Related Files
Correspondence between the ITUC and the Office of the President of the Philippines (PDF File)
Related Links
Background information: International Day of Action, 16 November 2006
Urgent Action appeal - 16 October 2006
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