Topic: Child Detention
Philippines Government reply to Urgent communication
May 11, 2011 ·
With reference to your letter of 18 July 2002 concerning alleged cases of arbitrary detention of four minors, the Philippine Mission wishes to submit the following information: Case of Manuel Flores (13) and Felix Cusipag (12) – For the record, manuel Flores is 13 years of age and not 10 as reported. He and felix […]
Read More...Comments on the reply of the Philippine Governments reply
May 11, 2011 ·
RE : FOUR MINORS IN DETENTION IN ANGELES DISTRICT JAIL MANUEL FLORES, FELIX CUSIPAG, HADJI SALIK CAMARODING, MICHAEL GUEVARRA Y GARCIA INTRODUCTION: Manuel Flores, Felix Cusipag, and Hadji Salik Camaroding, have all been released or transferred to the custody of juvenile centers since our initial communication to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on […]
Read More...Complaint against Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo
May 11, 2011 ·
Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE OBUDSMAN Agham Road, Quezon City RONALD MONTEROS EDUARDO DELESTE, JR. JOFEL GARZO, HAROLD FERMIN & RICHARD MALAAY,1 __________________________________ Warning to all: All information related to the complainants are privileged and confidential. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and related instruments, the 2002 Rule on […]
Read More...Introduction to subhuman jail conditions of women and children in Olongapo
May 11, 2011 ·
SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEWS WITH 18 STREET CHILDREN IN OLONGAPO WHO COMPLAIN OF ACTS OF ABUSE IN THE CITY GOVERNMENT-RUN OCARE (OLONGAPO CENTER FOR ASSISTANCE, REHABILITATION AND EMPOWERMENT) Most Child-Friendly City Award of the Philippines The Olongapo Center for Assistance, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (OCARE) is a project of Richard and Kate Gordon established in 1998. […]
Read More...Bethlehem Declaration: No Kids Behind Bars
May 11, 2011 ·
1. A statement by the International Executive Council of Defence for Children International based upon the presentations and discussions of the international conference “No Kids Behind Bars A Child Rights Perspective” of DCI, gathered in Bethlehem, Occupied Palestinian Territory on 30 June 2 July 2005. 2. Children do not belong behind bars. Children […]
Read More...US solons to look into jailing of kids with adults
May 11, 2011 · By JENNIE L. ILUSTRE
By JENNIE L. ILUSTRE WASHINGTON – US Rep. Christopher J. Smith will lead a congressional team to the Philippines in the second week of January next year to find government-to-government ways to help resolve human rights issues involving Filipino street children jailed with adult criminals. Smith (R, New Jersey), chairman of the House subcommittee on […]
Read More...Eliminate DSWD, BJMP red tape to divert kids
May 11, 2011 ·
Dear Friends and defenders of Children. The Preda Foundation as part of its international campaign to end the detention of children and youth and their treatment as adult criminals whole heartedly supports the position of the coalition of which it is an active member. It offers an alternative center and values formation-training center for youth […]
Read More...Philippines Senate action builds hope for children in jail
May 11, 2011 ·
¬© UNICEF Philippines/2004/Baluyut Because of the lack of facilities, children share crowded quarters with adults, such as in this city jail in Metro Manila. By Sabine Dolan PASAY CITY, Philippines, 16 December 2005 – The Philippine Senate has passed the Juvenile Justice Bill by a unanimous vote of 21-0 on its third and final reading […]
Read More...A different Childhood: the apprehension and detention of child suspects and offenders
May 11, 2011 ·
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Philippines A different childhood: the apprehension and detention of child suspects and offenders © Balay sa Gugma AI Index: ASA 35/007/2003 DISTR. SC/CO/GR INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT, 1 EASTON STREET, LONDON WC1X 0DW, UNITED KINGDOMTABLE OF CONTENTS Summary Introduction Children in conflict with the law Arrest Use of Force at Arrest Access to social workers, […]
Read More...2000 Law Students Condemn Jailing of Children,
May 9, 2011 ·
The President of the Philippines Malacañang Palace Manila, Republic of the Philippines July 30, 2004 Thomas M. Cooley Law School 300 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI U.S.A. 48933 RE: Stop the Illegal Detention and Abuse of Children Dear Madame President: Through the work of Father Shay Cullen and the People’s Recovery, Empowerment and Development […]
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