Sunday, December 16, 2012

Photos: Human Rights Camp: Building Communities of Human Rights Advocates

From the U.S. Embassy Blog-Mindanao/Peace, Prosperity, Partnership in Mindanao (Dec 11): Photos: Human Rights Camp: Building Communities of Human Rights Advocates

The project, “Human Rights Camp: Building Communities of Human Rights Advocates”, brought together 60 human rights advocates from strife-torn areas in Mindanao. The project is a partnership of the US Embassy, the United States Department of Justice, the Philippine Youth Leadership Alumni Association, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The project was held in [...]







Partnering with the Armed Forces of the Philippines was a mind-blowing experience. Campers had the joy of their ride on the turbo charging air boat that travels with a speed of 241 km/hour; listening to the volley of shots to distinguish the firepower of terrorist elements from the government forces; and identifying improvised explosive devices which are normally used by terrorist elements in Mindanao.
 

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