Who we are

ICHRP Britain is the UK country chapter of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines, a global network of organisations committed to raising awareness and mobilising action around the human rights situation in the Philippines.

The chapter works to inform the British public, civil society, policymakers, and institutions about ongoing and grave human rights concerns in the Philippines today. Beyond information and advocacy, ICHRP Britain encourages individuals, community groups, trade unions, faith organisations, political parties, and government representatives across the UK to express solidarity, speak out against abuses, and support victims in their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.

As part of a network operating in 15 countries that brings together more than 50 member organisations worldwide, ICHRP Britain contributes to coordinated international efforts to uphold human rights and strengthen global solidarity with the Filipino people.

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Members & Coalitions

Join ICHRP Britain

In becoming a member of ICHRP-Britain, you commit to joining a local formation of the solidarity movement for a lasting peace based on justice in the Philippines.

As an ICHRP-Britain member, you may engage in various forms of solidarity: paying membership dues to ICHRP, organising and hosting events and forums on human rights in the Philippines, participating in vigils for peace and justice, and human rights fact-finding missions to the Philippines, among many other opportunities.  

To become a member:

  1. Review the ICHRP By-Laws

  2. Fill out our membership form

  3. Contact ICHRP-Britain to pay a membership due

  4. Any questions? Email info@ichrp-britain.org

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How we work

ICHRP Britain works to build strong moral, political, and material support for the Filipino people and their struggle for justice in the Philippines. Our campaigns combine education, advocacy, solidarity, and coordinated action.

  • We prioritise equipping communities with accurate, accessible information about the human rights situation in the Philippines.

    Our activities include:

    • Internal orientations and member discussions

    • Public seminars, film screenings, conferences, and community forums

    • Maintaining and publishing our website and campaign resources

    • Running mailing lists and social media platforms to share urgent updates

    • Organising exposure programmes and solidarity missions to the Philippines

  • We work to ensure human rights concerns are raised in key political and institutional spaces in the UK and internationally.

    Our advocacy targets:

    • United Nations institutions and human rights mechanisms

    • UK and regional parliaments and relevant state institutions

    • International and regional bodies

    • Non-state human rights organisations and civil society institutions

  • Defending Civil & Political Rights:

    We organise campaigns addressing urgent and ongoing violations, including:

    • Stop the Killings

    • Stop Enforced Disappearances

    • Free All Political Prisoners

    • Stop the Bombings

    Advancing Economic, Social & Cultural Rights:

    We support grassroots struggles for dignity and equality, including:

    • Land and environmental rights

    • Workers’ rights and trade union freedoms

    • Women’s and children’s rights

    • Housing and the right to abode

    • Migrant and refugee rights

    Opposing Foreign Intervention & Militarism:

    We campaign against foreign military intervention and militarisation in the Philippines, particularly the role of the United States.

    Supporting Peace Negotiations:

    We advocate for meaningful peace negotiations that address the root causes of conflict and deliver a just and lasting peace.

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