HRLA Condemns Murder of Filipino Human Rights lawyer

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From: International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines <icchrp@gmail.com>
To: philconcerns@humanrightsphilippines.net

Human Rights Lawyers Association (Aotearoa/New Zealand) 

To the National Union of Peoples Lawyers 

The Human Rights Lawyers Association of Aotearoa/New Zealand strongly condemns the murder of Attorney Rodolfo R. Felicio. We extend our deepest sympathies to Attorney Felicio’s family, friends and colleagues at the NUPL.

The NUPL has an impressive record of standing up for the marginalised of Philippine society and supporting human rights around the World. The murders of five NUPL members over the past decade are an injustice that should concern lawyers around the World. We call for an end to violence and intimidation against lawyers and other human rights defenders in the Philippines for simply doing their job.

The murder of Attorney Felicio must be fully investigated and the perpetrators held accountable.

Yours Sincerely

Andrew Britton and David Tong
Co-ChairsHuman Rights Lawyers Association Aoteoroa New Zealand