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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results33 Connexions Library4 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 3 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 13 Sources Library 2 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAfter Typhoon Haiyan: The true face of the capitalist state Diemer, Ulli Article 2013 In times of disaster, the capitalist state shows its true face. In the Philippines, in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, thousands are dead, bodies lie uncollected in the streets, tens of thousands of ... Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 2 - April 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Connexions: Volume 4, Number 1 - February 1979 - National Security/Securite Nationale Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions Library: Pacific Region Focus Website 2009 Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on the Pacific region. Development debacle: The World Bank in the Philippines Bello, Walden; Elinson, Elaine Book Reveals the bureaucratic blunders and misguided assumptions behind the World Bank's model for third world development, a model that serves the interests of the US and the multinational corporations.
Dilemmas of Domination: The Unmaking of the American Empire Bello, Walden Book 2005 Argues that in a not-too-distant future the American empire's hidden weaknesses will pose fatal challenges to American supremacy. The Earthscan Action Handbook Litvinoff, Miles Book 1990 A compendium of the world's major ills with suggestions for remedial action. Eradicating Extreme Poverty: Democracy, Globalisation and Human Rights Godinot, Xavier (ed.) Book 2012 A new approach to eradicating extreme poverty, contrasted with conventional "top-down" approaches. The Export of Philippine Women Aguilar, Delia D. Article 1997 Principles of social justice are clearly not served by applauding a system that prides itself in an increased GNP at the same time that it farms out its women to be servants of the world. Facing West: the Metaphysics of Indian-Hating and Empire Building Drinnon, Richard Book 1997 From John Endicott's war on the Niantics and Pequots, to the horrors of the My Lai massacre, Drinnon illustrates how Indian-hating in the Americas became a national pastime, and how that same hate was... 50 Years of Bretton Woods Institutions: Enough Kothari, Smitu; Pratap, Vijah; Visvanathan, Shiv Book 1994 This is an analysis of the IMF and World Bank's policies since its inception 50 years ago, and resistance campaigns towards them. Filipino Maids for Export: 'Always be Punctual and Don't Count the Work You are Doing' Brygo, Julien Article 2011 Twelve percent of the Philippines’ GDP comes as remittances from nationals abroad. Many of those are maids, sent all over the world into domestic service to support their children back home. The Phili... Filipino women take lead in resolving Mindanao conflict Tisdall, Simon Article 2013 Teresita Quintos Deles and Miriam Coronel Ferrer won over Islamic leaders who initially balked at dealing with women. Good Girls, Bad Girls: Sex Trade Workers and Feminists Face to Face Bell Laurie Book 1987 Looks into issues like racism in pornography, reclamation of the label "whore," the concerns surrounding censorship and the myths and stereotypes that have made sex trade workers outcasts. Issues & Actions: April 1986 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1986 A Toronto newspaper linking people for social change. Articles on the life and work of Maria Ociepka, People's Power in the Philippines, a rally against free trade, labour law loopholes that victimize... Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II  Blum, William Book 2008 Is the United States a force for democracy? William Blum serves up a forensic overview of U.S. foreign policy spanning sixty years. For those who want the details on the U.S.'s most famous actions (Ch... Living with the Land: Communities Restoring the Earth Meyer, Christine; Moosang, Faith Book 1992 A collection of stories from grassroots communities about the benefits of ecological living. The Missing Piece Chanco, C J Article 2016 A strong, independent labour movement could lead the struggle for democracy and justice in the Philippines. Rodrigo Duterte's revolution, at least so far, looks like nothing more than a reshuffling of... The No-Nonsense Guide to Terrorism Barker, Jonathan Book 2003 An in-depth look at the nature of terrorism that discusses questioning terrorism, assessing it, the difference between state terrorism and group terrorism, morality and history, and war and politics. People's struggles in Latin Asia & Philippines, colonial protests during the Spanish era Rousset, Pierre Article 2008 At the end of the nineteenth century, the Philippines was the first country in Asia to be liberated from colonial power. The first anti-colonial revolt against Spanish rule occurred from 1896 to 1898. Philippine revolts against Spain: Connexipedia Article Article Revolts during the Spanish colonial period. Philippines: Resisting Gobble-ization: Against The Current vol. 146 Viola, Michael Article 2011 In his latest book, Epifanio San Juan Jr. uncovers the concealed operations of power and the historic inequalities of political economic systems that have impacted Filipinos in an age of globalized cr... Philippines secret death squads: officer claims police teams behind wave of killings Lamb, Kate Article 2016 Thousands of people have been killed since Rodrigo Duterte became president and, according to one officer, secret police teams are partly responsible. The Philippines under fire: New Internationalist March 1990 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 An investigation into the political and cultural life of the Philippines, told in the form of a travelogue. The stories of ordinary people are interspersed with historical detail and analysis of the c... Philippines: Walden Bello on fighting fascism Bello, Walden Article 2017 Walden Bello at the National Anti-Dictatorship Conference, University of the Philippines, outlines the key elements of an anti-dictatorship program. Selling Modernity: How Global Greenwashing is Destroying Tribal People Dickens, Amy Article 2015 The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) in Casiguran, the Philippines, is a 12,923 hectare area currently being developed into a self-sufficient commercial hub and special economic zone.... Slavery, Genocide, Abuse: The Dark Side of Asia's 'Tiger Economies' Bello, Walden Article 2015 From declining worker protections to violent labour trafficking and ethnic cleansing, the dark underbelly of Southeast Asia's "tiger economies" is on full display this year. World Minorities Ashworth, Georgina (ed.); O'Brien, Conor Cruise (preface) Book 1977 An account "of the plight today and the problems of some of the world's oppressed minorities".
... The World's Most Fashionable Prison Mak, C K Film/Video 2012 Fashion designer Puey Quinones works with inmates in a Philipine prison to teach them how to sew, work with fabrics and see their ideas go from sketch to finished product. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesEurope Solidaire Sans Frontieres ESSF est une association de solidarit‚ internationale. Traitant d'un large ‚ventail de questions, notre site pr‚sente une information militante sur de nombreuses luttes et campagnes ; ainsi que des ar... MATCH International To promote the welfare of women in Canada and overseas, by funding projects, while ephasizing a feminist vision of development. Philippine Human Rights Reporting Project The Philippine Human Rights Reporting Project is a collaboration between the international media organization Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) and national media development and support or... PLAN International Canada Plan International Canada strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of children, families and communities in more than 30 developing countries in Africa, Asia and Central and Sout... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryAccredition of journalists violates press freedom, says Philippine union Sources News Release 2015 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in strongly criticizing the provision in House Bill 362, which seeks to amend Republ... After "Grossly Distorting" UN Views on the Internally Displaced Ata-Manobos, the Philippine Military Apologizes Mongaya, Karlo Mikhail 2015 Human rights activists and politicians have criticized the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for distorting a statement by Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of ... After Typhoon Haiyan: The true face of the capitalist state Diemer, Ulli 2013 In times of disaster, the capitalist state shows its true face. Boracay islanders fear for their lives in battle with Philippine tourist trade Hodal, Kate 2013 Hotel security guard is charged with murder after shooting of spokesman for Ati people, who claim ancestral land rights. Capture the popular imagination Coronel, Sheila 2014 Sheila Coronel is the director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Last month, she was named as the next academic dean of the journalism s... CRUCIBLE: Neoliberalism in SEA: A Critical Turn in Philippine South Wadi, Julkipli 2014 Neoliberalism as a frame in understanding domestic issues. 58 dead, 5 years, 0 justice in The Philippines 2014 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is joining its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) as they launch their week-long campaign to commemorate the fifth... Former Press Club President arrested in the Philippines Sources News Release 2015 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) are dismayed by the arrest of a former president of the National Press Club by the Man... Global Press Freedom Declines in Every Region for First Time Israel, Italy and Hong Kong Lose Free Status Sources News Release 2009 Journalists faced an increasingly grim working environment in 2008, with global press freedom declining for a seventh straight year and deterioration occurring for the first time in every region, acco... Journalist paralyzed in attack dies a decade on, waiting for justice Sources News Release 2015 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in expressing our deepest sympathies over the tragic death of a senior journalist, p... Radio host's murder highlights dangers for journalists Sources News Release 2013 Reporters Without Borders is deeply saddened by radio journalist Joash Dignos' targeted killing in Valencia City, on the southern island of Mindanao. South East Asian Media Unite to Combat Impunity, Censorship and Wage Insecurity Sources News Release 2014 The South East Asian Journalists Unions (SEAJU) have taken a united stand to combat the rampant state of impunity for journalist attacks in the region and to bring their unions together to advocate on... Twelve journalists killed on Mindanao island in "dark day for press freedom" Sources News Release 2009 At least 12 journalists were killed today in Maguindanao province, Philippines, by armed men, including two policemen, linked to the provinces governor. More than 30 other people were murdered. From the Connexions ArchivesEmbassy Row Online Website Contact names and numbers for all embassies to Canada and all Canadian embassies abroad. |
