We, the Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD), reiterate our deepest solidarity with the students and people of Bangladesh as they begin to rebuild their country from the ashes of a discredited autocratic regime, towards fully democratic governance, the realization and protection of all human rights, and theContinue Reading
A call to uphold human rights, justice and democratic freedoms The Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD) expresses in the strongest terms its condemnation of the violent and punitive acts of repression sweeping the capital city of Dhaka in Bangladesh. We view with great outrage reports of moreContinue Reading
Activists in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh held candlelight vigils today to reiterate the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine as Israel intensifies its ground invasion of Rafah, where 1.4 million Palestinians are sheltering from Israel’s months-long bombardment of the Gaza Strip. On May 26, twoContinue Reading
Climate campaigners staged a rally in Makati City’s business district on March 1, 2024 to call on big insurance companies to stop insuring and underwriting fossil fuel projects. The activists demanded that the top insurers end their support for coal, oil and gas companies which are the culprits behind theContinue Reading
Climate campaigners carrying giant “Ang Pao” (Chinese money envelopes) held a march-rally at the Fil-Chinese Friendship Arch in Binondo, Manila on Saturday, February 10, to celebrate the Dragon Lunar New Year and called on China to lead in building 100% renewable energy systems in Asia, particularly solar and wind. TheContinue Reading
