Advocacies
In response to CMU's lies
WE ARE NOT SQUATTERS! In contrast to the statements of Central Mindanao University, we have every right to claim the land as our own. The 400 hectares of land is where we have founded our homes and livelihood.
Defend Agrarian Rights, Uphold Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms!
The administration of Pres. Benigno Aquino III seriously puts into doubt the respect for human rights of the farmers in the country. Aquino III is heir to the vast Hacienda Luisita Incorporated landholdings where, in 2004, 14 farmer leaders were massacred in front of its gates for protesting a bogus land distribution scheme that virtually dodges coverage from former President Corazon Aquinos agrarian reform program. The now infamous Hacienda Luisita Massacre continues to hound the Aquino presidency.
CMU guards indiscriminately fired at BTL farmers protesting outside the university, 3 seriously wounded
On June 14 at around 10:30 in the morning, the kampuhan set up by the Buffalo-Tamaraw-Limus (BTL) in front of the Central Mindanao University in Dologon, Maramag, Bukidnon, was dismantled by the security guards hired by the university, assaulting protesters keeping guard over their camp.
Asian Farmers Condemn TRIPS as One of the Worst Agreements this Century
Rice Farmers Want WTO Out Of Agriculture!
Cultural rice festival a resounding success
Hong Kong (Dec 17) -- Rice farmers from across Asia who came to protest the World Trade Organization's (WTO) 6th Ministerial conference also came to celebrate the culture of rice.
Peoples Camp Delegates Join Women's March Against WTO!
Immediately after the launch of the Coalition of Agriculture Workers International (CAWI) at the Peoples Camp on Food Sovereignty on December 16, women agricultural workers joined the 'Women's March Against the WTO' to the Hong Kong Convention Center (HKCC). The march was organised by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD). Speaking in front of the Convention Center, Right Livelihood winner Dr.
Agricultural Workers of the World Unite!
Coalition of Agricultural Workers International Vow to Fight for Those Most Oppressed by the WTO
Respect the Rights and Dignity of Our People!
Right Livelihood Winner, Irene Fernandez, Speaks Out Against the WTO at the Peoples Camp on Food Sovereignty
WTO Indicted for Crimes Against Humanity at Rural Peoples Tribunal
Groups stage march and mass "die-ins" against MC6 in downtown Hong Kong
