CIOP

International Interfaith Day of Prayer
for Just Peace in the Philippines

The Interfaith Network of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) is joining with the National Council of Churches in the Philippines to call for an international interfaith day of prayer for a Just Peace in the Philippines on September 1, 2024. We are calling for this day of prayer on September 1 to coincide with the commemoration of the signing of the Hague Joint Declaration of 1992, an important agreement between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines that sets the purpose of peace talks to achieve a peace that is just and lasting in the Philippines.

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The Interfaith Network, convened by the ICHRP, consists of faith organizations worldwide committed to defending human rights in the Philippines and achieving a just and lasting peace. This call is especially urgent as the Marcos Jr. administration's counter-insurgency efforts continue to violate the rights of the Filipino people, targeting not just armed groups but also civilian activists and organizations. These actions, often justified as counter-insurgency, have resulted in widespread violations of International Humanitarian Law, including indiscriminate bombings, torture, and enforced disappearances. The path to peace in the Philippines requires the dismantling of oppressive systems and a genuine commitment to negotiated political solutions that respect human rights and previously established agreements. As people of faith, we amplify the call for just peace, urging the international community to stand in solidarity with the Filipino