leeyarcia

Public Health x Human Rights

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

If your same-sex partner is rushed to the hospital, can you make medical decisions for them?

In most cases, the law recognizes spouses and next of kin, not same-sex partners. Some local governments have adopted Right to Care ordinances, but advocates are pushing for nationwide protections.

Dr. Lee Edson Yarcia explains.

[University of the Philippines Law Complex @UPCollegeofLaw]

UPDATE: List of signatories updated as of 5:00PM, 1 August 2025.

[University of the Philippines Law Complex @UPCollegeofLaw]

Individual members of the UP College of Law Faculty issued "Restoring Accountability," a statement on developments in the Impeachment of VP Sara Z. Duterte. Link: https://t.co/EmjBYVRWV8

[University of the Philippines Law Complex @UPCollegeofLaw]

Individual members of the UP College of Law Faculty issued "To Proceed Forthwith," an open letter to the Senate urging it to commence with the trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte.

Link: https://t.co/Dn5aObfnEN.

[Daniele Marchesi @DaniMarchesi80]

Spoke at today's #EmpowerHer series on advancing women in justice/for justice. @UNODC_SEAP donated 20 laptops to Philippines National Police Academy for future leaders in law enforcement. Together, we break barriers and promote gender equality!
#WomenInJustice #GenderEquality

[University of the Philippines Law Complex @UPCollegeofLaw]

The #PHDrugPolicySummit 2024 call for #Exhibition & #Posters is open.

Be a part of the conversation on drug policy reform by showcasing your org’s advocacy thru booths or share your research thru posters!

https://t.co/DT857f0Qqu
https://t.co/plD5LXThE5

#Deadline: 1 July 2024

[leeyarcia @leeyarcia]

We published a paper at the Health and Human Rights Journal, which aims to articulate what a human rights perspective in mental health and psychosocial disabilities could mean: https://t.co/KYGIgpPmBK . Thanks Centre for Mental Health, Human Rights, and Social Justice for this!

[University of the Philippines Law Complex @UPCollegeofLaw]

Heads up!
Deadline Extended: Submit your position papers for the #PHDrugPolicySummit2024 by June 14th! Be part of the conversation on creating a new drug law that embraces a public health approach that centers on human rights.
Submit online at https://t.co/4ZYph38ZwE.

[leeyarcia @leeyarcia]

Send your position papers for the #PHDrugPolicySummit2024 by June 14th! Be part of the conversation on creating a new drug law that embraces a public health approach that centers on human rights.

Submit thru https://t.co/9bpw2qNUBo or via [email protected].

[UNODC South-East Asia & the Pacific @UNODC_SEAP]

"This jail facility, opened with @UNODC support in partnership with @BJMP and @DFAT, is a model. It is a testament to the government's commitment to criminal justice, prisoner rehabilitation & peace."

- Regional Rep. @M_Karimipour at the inauguration of New #Marawi City Jail.

[Daniele Marchesi @DaniMarchesi80]

🇵🇭 @DILGPhilippines Secretary highlighted today multilateralism as key to enhance criminal justice & counter corruption, terrorism, cyber & organized crime at 33rd @CCPCJ Plenary @UNODC Hq. Focus on police responses that preserve human life & boost collaboration
#CCPCJ33

[leeyarcia @leeyarcia]

The UN Joint Programme for Human Rights in the Philippines fully supports PH Government’s new approach on drugs with public health and human rights as core foundations for reforms. @ggonzzalezz @UNPhilippines

[UNODC South-East Asia & the Pacific @UNODC_SEAP]

The Philippines is working towards a public health & #humanrights-centred drug policy.

Learn more: https://t.co/VEd0EFJ19q #DrugPolicySummit2024

[UN Philippines @UNPhilippines]

The United Nations in the Philippines has launched the first Philippine Drug Policy and Law Reform Summit to kick off a series of sectoral dialogues to inform proposed amendments to the national drug legal framework

https://t.co/m9Ewm3PqZ8

[University of the Philippines Law Complex @UPCollegeofLaw]

Let’s shape a healthier, rights-focused future that puts people first, ensuring every voice is heard. Be part of the conversation as we kick-off the #DrugPolicySummit2024. Your #participation is key to our shared progress.

16 April 2024
9:30 AM GMT+8 (or PST)

Join us!

[leeyarcia @leeyarcia]

@OutsidetheBogs @raffympicin Hahahaha! Let’s have dinner and talk about it :-)

[Daniele Marchesi @DaniMarchesi80]

Honoured to have met today with Philippines Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, to discuss how to strengthen our collaboration on drug policy, criminal justice reform and combating transnational crime🤝🇵🇭 #UNODC, #CCPCJ, #DILG

[leeyarcia @leeyarcia]

@jrong13 Thanks for the shoutout, JR! See you around 😊

[leeyarcia @leeyarcia]

@jjvbesa Thanks JB! Thanks for the fun chat with you and Ella. You have a really good podcast! 👍

[Kwentong Callroom Podcast @callroompodcast]

Pleadings and endorsements with docttorney @leeyarcia for this week's ep! Usapang med x law! 🩺⚖️

🎙️✨ #KwentongCallroomPodcast

[leeyarcia @leeyarcia]

The UN Joint Programme for Human Rights supports the @dojphofficial -led executive review of the national drug law. We are grateful for @UPCollegeofLaw as our academic partner! @UNPhilippines @UNODC @ggonzzalezz

[Daniele Marchesi @DaniMarchesi80]

@UNODC is forging a strong partnership with @UPCollegeofLaw for the promotion of #HumanRights-Based Approach to Drugs under the UN Joint Program for Human Rights.