War Crimes Victims from Chin State launch appeal in their case in the Philippines

On 2 April 2025 War Crimes Victims from Chin State launched an appeal in their case in the Philippines, urging the Philippines authorities to open an investigation into crimes committed by the Myanmar junta in 2021. These articles are among some of the coverage the initiative received.  Duterte’s ICC arrest prompts Myanmar refugees to renewContinue reading “War Crimes Victims from Chin State launch appeal in their case in the Philippines”

Legal Case in the Philippines Against Burma’s Dictator Goes to Appeal

Press Release for Immediate Publication Manilla, 2 April 2025: As the Myanmar junta continues to block rescue efforts and conduct air assaults following Friday’s earthquake, five victims of atrocity crimes in Myanmar’s Chin State have lodged an appeal at the Philippines Department of Justice, demanding that their case is heard under the principle of universal jurisdiction.Continue reading “Legal Case in the Philippines Against Burma’s Dictator Goes to Appeal”

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Hello and thank you for visiting the ‘Human Rights Greenhouse’. Below you will find links to materials that will tell you about the origins of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it helps you know and protect your rights. I hope you enjoy exploring this very rich subject. Best wishes, Chris Gunness,Director ofContinue reading “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”