UP IHR co-organizes webinar series on human rights and A2J for women in conflict with the law. The UP Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) and the Foundation for Integrative and Development Studies Inc. (FIDS), together with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN WOMEN), invite interested participants to its webinar series on human rights and access to justice (A2J) issues of women in conflict with the law (WICL). Prof. Elizabeth Aguiling-Pangalangan, UP IHR Director and FIDS Project Leader, and the other UP IHR lawyers, Atty. Glenda Litong, Atty. Daniel Lising, MD, Atty. Raymond…

UP IHR webinar highlights prevalence of online gender-based violence in the Philippines The UP Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) and the UP Foundation for Integrative and Development Studies (FIDS), together with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women), organized on 2 February 2021 a webinar discussing the Cybercrime Prevention Act. The webinar is a part of the UN Women Access to Justice Program, which aims to raise awareness and understanding to prevent cybercrime and online gender-based violence. The program is led by Ms. Jona Marie Ang, the National Program Officer of UN Women,…

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NEW APPLICANTS The UP College of Law Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the second semester, Academic Year 2020-2021. The scholar may receive up to a full tuition fee grant, book allowance (PHP 10,000.00), and a monthly stipend for the whole semester (PHP 10,000.00/month). Requirements for New Applicants 1. Fill up the application form (https://forms.gle/Wo36cVdRkuXH6vs18) 2. Letter of Intent Please indicate all the reasons why the applicant should be granted a scholarship. Note that diversity (e.g. self-ascription as an LGBTQ+, member of an Indigenous Cultural Community/Indigenous Peoples, single parent) are factors that will be considered. Kindly…