AB Detroit is a national democratic grassroots mass organization for the youth fighting for genuine liberation and democracy in the Philippines.
ALERT!
97 peasants and peasant advocates have been charged with "malicious mischief" and "illegal assembly" for asserting their right to land. Bail for each is set at PHP 39,000 each ($735), for a total of PHP 3.2 million ($61,000). Donations will be sent directly to Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.
(97 were confirmed to be arrested, not the initially reported number of 92)To donate to the bail fund:
Venmo: @BAYANUSA
Paypal: bit.ly/BAYANUSA
Support the Philippine Human Rights Act
The PHRA calls on the U.S. to suspend military aid to the Philippines until state forces cease human rights violations and are held accountable. Our tax dollars go to increased militarization and the unjust murders of activists, teachers, and workers, when they should be going to our education, health care, and housing. Tell your reps to support the PHRA and endorse it yourself!
Save Our Schools!
The Lumad people continue to struggle against the plunder of their ancestral lands by foreign mining corporations and militarization by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and paramilitary forces. Community-built Lumad schools are an expression of their resistance and right to education, where they learn necessary skills such as reading, writing, knowing their rights, agriculture, and basic first aid.
Justice for New Bataan 5!
We condemn the brutual murder and torture of the New Bataan 5 by the 10th Infantry Division (ID) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). We demand justice for Chad, Jerain, Elgyn, Robert, and Tirso! We demand an end to all attacks on the Lumad people and the Save Our Schools Network and commit ourselves to taking action and mobilizing our communities.