Mining Away Freedoms: Testimonies from Communities Fighting for their Rights in the Philippines
Mining has long been contentious issue in the Philippines, with the government prioritizing mineral wealth over human rights and sustainable development. Our report, "Mining Away Freedoms: Testimonies from Communities Fighting for their Rights in the Philippines," amplifies the voices of communities in Dinagat and Didipio provinces. It delves into the roles of mining companies, local and national government, NGOs, CSOs, and the communities themselves in upholding the right to a healthy and safe environment.
This eye-opening video is an accompaniment of a fact-finding mission led by FORUM-ASIA and its members, LILAK and BALAOD Mindanaw, investigating the profound impacts of mining projects on the environmental and social rights of communities in Didipio and Dinagat. Join us in shedding light on this crucial issue and advocating for a more sustainable and just future.
Read the report : l.forum-asia.org/PHfreedoms