Fred Lubang

Regl Rep @nonviolenceasia | Lead @landminesban l humanitarian disarmament | peace ed | social enterprise | decolonization | urban garden | strings&music

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I am very concerned by announcements by several @UN member countries to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

We must uphold humanitarian norms & accelerate mine action.

The protection of innocent lives depends on our collective action & commitment.

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

Here's another story "Kaukau dreams and rice days" from Papua New Guinea! #SPOKENLIVES #Kaukau #PNGat50 https://t.co/r3IqEWlzgF

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

Honored to have a space on @mindanewsdotcom to listen & retell the quiet, powerful stories of everyday people--stories that often go unheard but carry deep meaning.This is a space for voices passed along. For laughter, memory, and dignity. Join me in this journey! #SpokenLives

[MindaNews.com @mindanewsdotcom]

SPOKEN LIVES: Two Filipinos in East New Britain https://t.co/ZuTWmL9WTw

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

If you're in a position of power, you don't get to cry 'discrimination' when you're finally being questioned. That's called accountability. https://t.co/HrWGt9ylIh

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

If disarmament is to survive this moment-& become a genuine force for peace-it must move beyond humanitarian appeals & toward a global/anti-colonial https://t.co/DIroPXOvEK that asks not just what weapons do but who decides,who profits,& who bears the cost https://t.co/kDYV4kSoOE

[PCBL @landminesban]

While we heard the disappointments and concerns of States like Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland of withdrawing from the Mine Ban Treaty, here's some good news and on the right direction of a mine-free future https://t.co/XCkPlWE9hR #MineFreeWorld #EndWars

[Nonviolence Asia @NonviolenceAsia]

Landmines represent more than immediate harm.They are tools of territorial domination,leaving communities fragmented, displaced & fearful.Their very use mirrors the mindset of colonialism,where land is controlled not by people,but by the threat of violence https://t.co/356eNYsFuC

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

With Senate Bill 2773 proposing to increase allowable ammo from 50 to 500 rounds & decentralizing gun permits, we must ask: Why are we increasing the risk for gun owner convenience?
📷 Read my full commentary on the dangers of expanding access to ammo https://t.co/eUPhkHpL1q

[Binalakshmi Nepram @BinaNepram]

A group of #Indigenous leaders & others part of Historic First Global Summit #IndigenousPeacebuilding held in #WashingtonDC met with ⁦@FloresLauraE⁩ Director,Americas ⁦@UNDPPA⁩ to follow up on #Inclusion of Indigenous Peace & Mediation approaches in @UN PeaceBuilding

[Binalakshmi Nepram @BinaNepram]

Statement on ensuring #inclusion #IndigenousPeoples in 4th Biennial Meeting States on #SALW by Non Violence International Southeast Asia Philippines 🇵🇭 ⁦@MaritzaChanV⁩ ⁦@fredlubang⁩ ⁦@UN_Disarmament⁩ ⁦@UN4Indigenous⁩ ⁦@mitziaustero⁩ ⁦@UNIDIR⁩

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

It was 2 years ago that the award was announced, but never got the chance to receive it. Finally, I'll be receiving it today from the International Peace Bureau, to be held at the Rosa Luxemburg New York Office. Join us in a conversation on the future of disarmament.

[IPB - International Peace Bureau @IntlPeaceBureau]

Join us in marking 50 years of the First UN Committee on Disarmament: Honoring Legacy & Awarding the Seán MacBride Peace Prize for Meaningful Disarmament for Common Security!

🗓️ 20 June 2024 | ⏰ 13:30-14:30 EDT
📍 Rosa Luxemburg New York Office
📌 https://t.co/zIwCMCWJeO

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

Join us in this conversation later today at the UN HQ, Conference Room 5, 1:15pm #ASEAN #Philippines #WeaponsRegulation

[Nonviolence Asia @NonviolenceAsia]

The Republic of the Philippines @PHMissionNY
will be hosting a Side Event at the 4th Review Conference on the Revitalization of the UNPoA on SALW through Southeast Asian Regional Initiatives.

19 June | 1:15-2:30PM EST

Please register at https://t.co/AUtBDfFn4z

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

Adding my voice on this issue. Tune in!

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

"We are witnessing horrific violence being perpetrated against civilians, including refugees,women,children,&elderly people...primarily by state actors.The founding members of the UN either look on or worse,serve as enablers behind the perpetrator states." https://t.co/rlYu21nlK5

[Binalakshmi Nepram @BinaNepram]

Hearty #Congratulations🎉Dear Miriam @mcoronelferrer on winning ⁦@MagsaysayAward⁩ Prof.Miriam Coronel-Ferrer is first female chief negotiator in world to sign #PeaceAccord with a Rebel Group #MILF #Bangsamoro #WomenPeaceSecurity ⁦@fredlubang⁩ ⁦@mitziaustero⁩

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

Thank you Philippines! #HumanitarianDisarmamentLeadership

[Philippine Mission UN Geneva @PHinGeneva]

The means and methods of warfare are not unlimited. Cluster bombs cause unnecessary suffering and superfluous injury. Its use is never justifiable.
We regret the transfer of cluster bombs and condemn its use by any actor under any circumstances. We call on all states to join CCM

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

"At the same time, we likewise call on Russia to discontinue its use of cluster munitions, even as this wrong does not justify another wrong by the U.S. and Ukraine."

[PCBL @landminesban]

Stop deploying cluster munitions in Ukraine, prioritize a just and peaceful resolution of the war. Read @landminesban full statement https://t.co/FitO3Vx4jS

[Nonviolence Asia @NonviolenceAsia]

The Royal Thai Police, @UNIDIR-CAAP and @NonviolenceAsia w/ support from Australia, co-organized a regional workshop, among national authorities from Southeast Asia states on “Enhancing Counter-IED Preparedness and Response in Southeast Asia” in Bangkok, from 4-6 July 2023.

[Nonviolence Asia @NonviolenceAsia]

@DFAPHL , the Office of the Special, Envoy on Transnational Crime, and @NonviolenceAsia successfully held a regional workshop in Manila, Philippines, 25-26 May 2023. The workshop discussed a regional roadmap on weapons regulation, with a focus on monitoring national action plans

[Fred Lubang @fredlubang]

Philippines consistently showing leadership in the humanitarian disarmament field. 'Middle-powers' should unite and set the standard of behavior that power should not be defined by what kind of weapons we have #MabuhayPilipinas

[Philippine Mission UN Geneva @PHinGeneva]

Affirming our shared values with our Latin “siblings,” @DFAPHL Undersecretary Carlos D. Sorreta joined #GRULAC delegations in asserting #MeaningfulHumanControl over #AutonomousWeapons at Regional Conference on Humanitarian and Social Impact hosted by @CostaRicaONU.