This project was supported by a grant from Australian aid. The contents of this
report are the sole responsibility of Defend Job Philippines and the Global
Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The information provided
is not official Australian Government information and does not necessarily
represent the views or positions of Australian aid or the Government of Australia
Submitting Organizations:
Defend Job Philippines is a non-profit and non-stock organization registered at the Securities and
Exchange Commission in September 2009. The organization was founded by displaced women and men
workers, labor unions and other sectoral groups in Metro Manila affected by the global economic crisis.
Under the banner of Defend Job, Defend Life, workers, urban poor and different sectors are united for the
realization of human rights including right to adequate standard of living, right to work, health, food and
housing.
Defend Job Philippines gives focus to economic, social and cultural rights as they have particular
importance in improving the condition of the poor especially women. The organization also believes that
causes of the violations of civil and political rights are found in the violations of ESC rights. Thus, the
organization strives to learn and effectively use international human rights framework and mechanisms to
claim people’s rights.
Defend Job Philippines’ mission it to raises awareness in various workplaces and communities about
human rights, document and expose violation of these rights, address these cases to the government’s
attention and forge solidarity amongst social movements and affected people for the realization of human
rights and social justice.
Defend Job Philippines
2410 Topacio St., San Andres
Manila, Philippines
Phone: 02.353.57.60
Email: defendjobphilippines@yahoo.com, Website: https://defendjobphilippines.wordpress.com/
The Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR) is an international nongovernmental human rights organization which seeks to advance the realization of economic, social and
cultural rights throughout the world, tackling the endemic problem of global poverty through a human
rights lens. The vision of the Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is of a world
where economic, social and cultural rights are fully respected, protected and fulfilled and on equal footing
with civil and political rights, so that all people are able to live in dignity.
The Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR)
8 North 2nd Ave. East, #208
Duluth, MN 55802, USA
Phone/Fax: +1 218 733 1370
Email: globalinitiative@globalinitiative-escr.org, Website: www.globalinitiative-escr.org
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