17 September 2025
19:00–21:00 CET
Zoom (registration required): https://zoom.us/
In the days before the International Criminal Court begins proceedings against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes committed in the so-called “war on drugs,” we will gather voices of lawyers, human rights defenders, victims, and solidarity movements.
This event comes at a crucial time. The repeated postponements of the ICC proceedings raise serious concerns for access to justice and accountability. Our webinar will provide a space to amplify the voices of victims and their families, to reflect on the importance of international solidarity, and to discuss what this case means for the global struggle against impunity.
Programme Highlights
Speakers include:
- Prof. George Katrougalos, United Nations Independent Expert on International Order
- Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC, Director of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (video message)
- Atty. Jan Fermon, International Association of Democratic Lawyers
- Atty. Maria Kristina Conti, National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL)
- Eleonora Scala, International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute / a participant of the Caravana Filipina
- Jørgen Watne Frydnes, Director of PEN Norway (video message)
…and other voices from victims’ families, community organizers, and solidarity networks. / Due to security reasons the names will not be announced before the event.
A more detailed programme will be shared shortly.
Registration
Participation is free but registration is required. Once you register, you will automatically receive the Zoom link.
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/
Additional Info
- The event will be held in English.
- Organizers:
This event is organized by the European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights (ELDH), together with Duterte Panagutin (Solidarity Group, based in Europe: Hold Duterte Accountable) and the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP).
We look forward to your participation in this important conversation on justice, solidarity, and accountability.