In response to a letter from Greenpeace that voiced concerns - both from local communities and Greenpeace itself - regarding active clearing in the Kampar Peninsula, pulp and paper company APRIL stated that they had yet to begin active clearing in the area.
Fresh evidence was uncovered earlier this week thanks to satellite image analysis that left no doubts as to new clearing from APRIL, and raised damning suspicions regarding the drainage of peat land areas deeper than three meters - the maximum depth allowed by Indonesian law.
A few hours ago, Greenpeace brought the evidence to a public meeting held by APRIL in the region capital of Pekanbaru where the company was introducing the latest of a string of High Value Forest Assessments aimed at greenwashing its image.
APRIL has not responded to this statement as yet.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
THE BILIRANISLAND.COM BUNDLES OF JOY 2009
Once again, Christmas season is fast approaching. As part of our commitment to the community, the staff and the people behind BiliranIsland.com, a non-stock, non-profit institution, duly registered with SEC, is contemplating on rendering community service through a medical-dental mission and gift-giving on December 26 or 27, 2009.
The previous years, we distributed bundles of joy in the municipalities of Naval and Kawayan. This year, the medical mission and the gifts will be given in one of the most depressed barangays in the Municipality of Biliran.
We now appeal to your generous hearts to share your blessings to needy Biliranons by donating in cash or in kind. Rest assured any donation given will be acknowledged accordingly.
We believe that sharing one’s blessings is a social responsibility of each and everyone of us. Thank you very much and have a prosperous Christmas.
Sincerely yours,
rondocille
The previous years, we distributed bundles of joy in the municipalities of Naval and Kawayan. This year, the medical mission and the gifts will be given in one of the most depressed barangays in the Municipality of Biliran.
We now appeal to your generous hearts to share your blessings to needy Biliranons by donating in cash or in kind. Rest assured any donation given will be acknowledged accordingly.
We believe that sharing one’s blessings is a social responsibility of each and everyone of us. Thank you very much and have a prosperous Christmas.
Sincerely yours,
rondocille
Migrant International
Migrants Rights International
Campaign for Universal Ratification of the Migrant Workers Convention
Migrants' Rights are Human Rights!
Global Day of Action for the MWC!
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
International Migrants Day
There are over 250 million migrants in the world today,
yet migrant workers continue to suffer inequality, discrimination, abuses, and exploitation.
The Migrant Workers Convention (MWC) is the principal United Nations convention that protects the rights of migrant workers and their families.
But only 39 governments in the world have ratified (accepted) it.
No country in the Global North has ratified.
Join the Campaign for Universal Ratification of the MWC!
Click here to see the Global Map of Activities
**TAKE PART IN THE GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR THE MWC!**
Join groups from around the world to demand universal ratification of the MWC!
Take action with us on December 18th by organizing activities to educate the public on migrants rights and calling on your government (or other governments) to ratify the MWC.
Activities can be small or large - letters to your government, petitions, discussions, film-showings, concerts, vigils, sit-ins, rallies, marches - these are just some of many ideas for activities.
More ideas for activities
**TELL US ABOUT YOUR ACTIVITY!**
Put your activity on the Global Map!
Simply email your description to MRI at campaigns.mri@gmail.com. Please include
(1) Title of the activity:
(2) Organizers:
(3) Date and time
(4) Location including city, state and country:
(5) Description of event:
(6) Name, email and phone of the contact person:
and (7) a website with more information (if you have one):
Your activity will be posted on a global map of activities, hosted by the Radio 1812 project of December 18, at http://www.radio1812.net/en/location/views
More information on the Migrant Workers Convention
"Frequently Asked Questions about the MWC"
Achieving Dignity
A more detailed Campaigner’s Handbook for the Migrants Rights Convention. Produced by Migrants Rights International for the Global Campaign on Migrants Rights. Third printing, April 2000.
More ideas for activities
- a film festival featuring short pieces that address migrants issues;
- a live or video fashion show displaying traditional dress;
- a concert featuring an ethnic band or dance group;
- a intercultural youth sporting event;
- event keynote speakers, perhaps public leaders among the immigrant community;
- to do an online radio show, contact Radio 1812 at radio1812@december18.net
The key thing is public outreach and education. Be creative!
Contact us
Migrants Rights International
campaigns.mri@gmail.com
docille_84@yahoo.com
MRI Home
Campaign for Universal Ratification of the Migrant Workers Convention
Migrants' Rights are Human Rights!
Global Day of Action for the MWC!
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
International Migrants Day
There are over 250 million migrants in the world today,
yet migrant workers continue to suffer inequality, discrimination, abuses, and exploitation.
The Migrant Workers Convention (MWC) is the principal United Nations convention that protects the rights of migrant workers and their families.
But only 39 governments in the world have ratified (accepted) it.
No country in the Global North has ratified.
Join the Campaign for Universal Ratification of the MWC!
Click here to see the Global Map of Activities
**TAKE PART IN THE GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION FOR THE MWC!**
Join groups from around the world to demand universal ratification of the MWC!
Take action with us on December 18th by organizing activities to educate the public on migrants rights and calling on your government (or other governments) to ratify the MWC.
Activities can be small or large - letters to your government, petitions, discussions, film-showings, concerts, vigils, sit-ins, rallies, marches - these are just some of many ideas for activities.
More ideas for activities
**TELL US ABOUT YOUR ACTIVITY!**
Put your activity on the Global Map!
Simply email your description to MRI at campaigns.mri@gmail.com. Please include
(1) Title of the activity:
(2) Organizers:
(3) Date and time
(4) Location including city, state and country:
(5) Description of event:
(6) Name, email and phone of the contact person:
and (7) a website with more information (if you have one):
Your activity will be posted on a global map of activities, hosted by the Radio 1812 project of December 18, at http://www.radio1812.net/en/location/views
More information on the Migrant Workers Convention
"Frequently Asked Questions about the MWC"
Achieving Dignity
A more detailed Campaigner’s Handbook for the Migrants Rights Convention. Produced by Migrants Rights International for the Global Campaign on Migrants Rights. Third printing, April 2000.
More ideas for activities
- a film festival featuring short pieces that address migrants issues;
- a live or video fashion show displaying traditional dress;
- a concert featuring an ethnic band or dance group;
- a intercultural youth sporting event;
- event keynote speakers, perhaps public leaders among the immigrant community;
- to do an online radio show, contact Radio 1812 at radio1812@december18.net
The key thing is public outreach and education. Be creative!
Contact us
Migrants Rights International
campaigns.mri@gmail.com
docille_84@yahoo.com
MRI Home
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