PH workers' courage vs Duterte an 'inspiration' to the world – global watchdog

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'The courage to stand in the face of extrajudicial killings and red-tagging is inspiring people around the world,' says ITUC general secretary Sharan Burrow. LaborDay

On Labor Day, global union watchdog International Trade Union Confederation said that the courage of Filipino workers to stand up against the Duterte administration is"inspiring people around the world."

"Your courage in standing against this government, the courage to stand in the face of extrajudicial killings and red-tagging, is inspiring people around the world. You have incredible solidarity," said Burrow in a recorded statement on Saturday, May 1. "While the pandemic claimed the lives of thousands of Filipinos, the crackdown of the Duterte administration on activists"We must stand firm and reinforce our key source of power – solidarity," he added.According to rights group Karapatan, 230 human rights defenders have been killed under President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.Police attempt to stop protests

 

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