Demand Justice in the Philippines' War on Drugs

The Issue

On June 30, 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte came into office and turned the direction of the country completely around. Duterte has carried out the "War on Drugs," justifying the deaths of thousands of innocent citizens. Those that have been put in place to protect have become murderers! 

The War on Drugs started in an effort by the government to implement anti-drug policies. In the words of the President his actions have been aimed at, "the neutralization of illegal drug personalities nationwide," but his actions have fallen short of the 'goal.' He has explicitly called for killing sprees for the country he serves and carried on his words. During the first year of his presidency, over 9000 people were accused of dealing/selling drugs and killed because of those suspicions, 54 children were victims, and many childless parents were and are distraught. Lives have been stolen, memories lost and not allowed to expand...

Families are not just losing family members, but also to the system of mass incarceration. Times are hard due to police officers being paid hundreds to thousands of American dollars to purge, and police officers even hiring assassins to do the jobs for them. 

It's time to join and protect the world, not only the youth but those who take care of them. We need to spread the world and stop our brothers and sisters from being killed. Please sign this petition to help the issue get attention and become a priority for the United States and international governments/communities around the world! 

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The Issue

On June 30, 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte came into office and turned the direction of the country completely around. Duterte has carried out the "War on Drugs," justifying the deaths of thousands of innocent citizens. Those that have been put in place to protect have become murderers! 

The War on Drugs started in an effort by the government to implement anti-drug policies. In the words of the President his actions have been aimed at, "the neutralization of illegal drug personalities nationwide," but his actions have fallen short of the 'goal.' He has explicitly called for killing sprees for the country he serves and carried on his words. During the first year of his presidency, over 9000 people were accused of dealing/selling drugs and killed because of those suspicions, 54 children were victims, and many childless parents were and are distraught. Lives have been stolen, memories lost and not allowed to expand...

Families are not just losing family members, but also to the system of mass incarceration. Times are hard due to police officers being paid hundreds to thousands of American dollars to purge, and police officers even hiring assassins to do the jobs for them. 

It's time to join and protect the world, not only the youth but those who take care of them. We need to spread the world and stop our brothers and sisters from being killed. Please sign this petition to help the issue get attention and become a priority for the United States and international governments/communities around the world! 

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Petition created on April 18, 2022