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About the Terror Law in the Philippines

The Anti-Terror Law, officially known as the Anti-Terrorism Act 2020, or Republic Act No. 11479, is a new Philippine law replacing the Human Security Act of 2007. The Duterte government says that the Act is meant to "prevent, prohibit and penalize terrorism." In reality the Act allows the Philippine government to exercise extreme powers to target individuals and groups at their own discretion, under an overly broad definition of "terrorism" that infringes on our human rights of freedom of expression, freedom of association, and the right to peaceful assembly.The law will have a chilling effect on all forms of dissent and will paint a target on anyone who dares criticize the Duterte regime, including activists, organizers, Indigenous land defenders, environmental advocates, faith leaders, progressive politicians, outspoken students, community groups, and NGOs. It will affect anyone who cares about human rights in the Philippines, Filipinos and non-FIlipinos alike, whether inside or outside of the Philippines.

Calls to Action

We must continue to keep up the pressure on our politicians to stand up for all who care about the human rights in the Philippines! Share this page with your network and let’s continue to pressure our legislators to do the right thing, and publicly condemn the Anti-Terror Law.1. Contact federal officials to ask them to speak out against the Anti-Terror Law.
2. Contact your local MP to ask them to condemn the Anti-Terror Law.
3. Contact the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa.
4. Email Malacañang Palace and denounce the Anti-Terror Law.
5. Join the Malaya Movement in Canada to leverage the strength of collective action.
6. Speak out and raise awareness using #JunkTerrorLaw and other hashtags.
7. Learn more about the Anti-Terror Law.Click on the buttons below to learn how you can take part in each call to action to junk the terror law. You don't have to do these actions in order, or even all at once - start with the action you want to do NOW!

• Contact Key Federal Officials

• Contact Your Local MP

• Contact the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa

• Contact Malacañang Palace

• Join the Malaya Movement in Canada

• Speak Out Using #JunkTerrorLaw

• Learn More About the Anti-Terror Law

Contact Your Local MP

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