In view of the upcoming state visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Berlin, the Action Network Human Rights – Philippines (Aktionsbündnis Menschenrechte – Philippinen/AMP) is highly concerned about the human rights situation in the Philippines and the continuing lack of accountability for past and existing human rights violations.
Since President Marcos Jr. took office in June 2022, the AMP has not observed any significant improvements of the human rights situation in the Philippines. President Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to human rights in various international forums. To date, however, he has continued the repressive policies of the previous government of Rodrigo Duterte and has not put an end to impunity.
In a statement, the AMP asks the German government to urge President Marcos Jr. during his visit to Berlin on March 12, 2024, to take up clear measures that will bring about an actual improvement of the human rights situation.
Download (PDF): AMP-Statement: Human rights violations in Philippines remain rampant under President Marcos Jr.
