Friends and Allies,

We invite you to join us in on the March for Human Rights and Democracy in the Philippines. This march aims to register our opposition to and rejection of the brutal Duterte administration and our affirmation of human rights and democracy in the Philippines.

The march and rally aims to unite everyone to challenge ongoing “War on Drugs” that have already claimed the lives of an estimated 20,000 people, which in reality is a war on the poor; the continuing attacks against human rights defenders, church people, the press, women, indigenous peoples, trade unionists and peasants; Duterte’s outright sell-out of Philippine sovereignty to foreign powers; and his dictatorial ambitions.

The march and rally will be happening at the 120th Philippine Independence Day Parade on June 3, 2018, Sunday, at 10:30am in New York City where thousand of people from across the tri-state are expected to attend. This is the most opportune time to show that there is an organized and growing opposition from the overseas Filipino community, as well as from the international community.  

The theme of the march and rally “March for Human Rights and Democracy”. We will use this action to unite various communities who are concerned about the following, but not limited to:

1. The continuing War on Drugs that have claimed the lives of more than 20,000 people without due process
2. The attacks on human rights defenders and activists, with the labelling of over 600+ individuals as “terrorists”, including a UN Special Rapporteur, Ms. Vicky Tauli-Corpuz
3. The attacks on democracy, including the attacks on judicial independence as Duterte continues to push for the  impeachment of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
4. The sellout of Philippine sovereignty, with Duterte silent on both China’s occupation of our territories in the West Philippines Sea and the continuing Balikatan military exercises with the United States
5. The continuing rampant corruption that continues to impoverish our people
6. The dictatorial ambitions of Duterte, by changing the constitution with term extensions, extension and expansion of Martial Law in Mindanao or through a Revolutionary Government”

If you are interested in joining us and mobilizing your members to participate in the June 3rd March for Human Rights and Democracy in the Philippines, please sign up on the form below.  

After signing up we'll follow up with you directly to discuss your organizations participation. In the meantime, here's a Facebook event to join and share with your friends and networks: https://www.facebook.com/events/229608094289807/

If you have questions, ideas or need more information, please contact: malayamovement.ne@gmail.com

For background information on the Malaya Movement, including the history, principles and full list of demands, checkout: www.malayamovement.com
 
There is much for us to do together as we get ready in the next couple of weeks.  If you or members of your organization would like to support, please email malayamovement.ne@gmail.com
 
Please follow and share the campaign on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MalayaMovement/