We are individuals and groups writing from across Asia to express our deep concern on developments regarding the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) and its fight for justice for the thousands displaced by the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Message from the Philippines Calling for International Support
Written by FOCUS on the Global South
Sunday, 26 February 2006
Date: 25 Feb, 2005
Editor's note: Since the news from the Philippines appeals on the internet and the media today, it has been highly concerned by international civil society.
In respond to the concerns, a Philippines based organisation-- Focus on the Global has issued a short letter that giving us updates of the situation and called for interantional's soildarity and support.
Further note to ARENA community: Randy David, who is our Fellow, has also been arrested yesterday (24th) and is not released yet.
In order to give more pressure to the Philippines Government, please do send your letter either by email or by fax to the following address:
H.E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President of the Republic of the Philippines Malacañang Palace, J.P. Laurel St., San Miguel, Manila, Philippines Fax: (+632) 742 1641 / 929 3968 Email:
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An Open Letter to Singapore Government on Civil Society Action During World Bank Meeting
Written by FORUM Asia and all
Tuesday, 14 February 2006
This letter was drafted during an occassion of an international meethng when the concerns of Singapore Government's deployment on the World Bank and IMF meeting might have restricted civil society's action during the event.
FORUM Asia was one of the organisers of this meething therefore is circulating this letter on behave of the particpants, a message also attached to this appeal better explained their aim of sending this letter.
Please contact Ruki Fernando, Coordinator of Human Rights Defenders Program of FORUM-ASIA (+66-4-0991538 /
) for further details and information.
