Women in Southeast Asia: Resisting Militarism, Asserting Sovereignty

Women express their concern about the enhanced interest of the United States (US) in Southeast Asia. They know from experience that US presence in their countries results in intervention and control. They vividly remember Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. And in every intervention, women and children suffer from sexual abuse and violence. As recorded, the US intrusion has spawned an increased militarization and armed conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region, where 80% of victims comprise women and children.

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ULAT LILA | Kalagayan at Paglaban ng Kababaihang Pilipino sa Unang Taon ng Administrasyong Marcos Jr.

Signipikante ang Marso 2023 para sa kababaihan, ang tinaguriang National Women’s Month. Ito ang unang pagkakataon, sa panunungkulan ni Ferdinand Marcos Jr., na mailalantad ng kababaihan ang kanilang kalagayan pagkatapos mailuklok sa puwesto ang anak ng diktador na si Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

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Presentation of Recommendations by Civil Society Organizations to the Diplomatic Community for the 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review

This intervention is derived from the submission of the Center for Women’s Resources, GABRIELA – Alliance of Filipino Women, and from the Joint Recommendations of the Commission of Human Rights and Civil Society Organizations for the United Nations 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review

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