A strong Belgian trio that fights for everyone’s rights
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UNITED IN THE STRUGGLE FOR HEALTH
4 In 2017 we were still known as TWHA
Annual Report
We’re starting up a joint programme with KIYO and Solidagro, two other Belgian NGOs, for children’s rights to food and the right to health.
2017
Our volunteer, Aletha, is in Geneva to attend the World Health Organisation meetings “Health is a geopolitical issue. If you want change, you have to understand the technical processes behind decisions.”
Migration :
what is the European Union playing at ? What can you do as a human rights activist for a fair migration policy? TWHA publishes an article to help you fine-tune your arguments.
Young Gazans with a mission
Young people take the reins Survey among young activists in Congo, Palestine and the Philippines. Can they influence political decisions? The answer can be found in this report.
Young Palestinians learn to use social media to reinforce their campaigns concerning health. 50 volunteers follow the training and then pass on what they have learned to more than 800 young people.
Februar y
Palestinian activists mobilise for health insurance
March
The Palestinian authorities propose a decree that would exclude more than 100,000 unemployed Palestinians and force them deeper into poverty. Our Palestinian partners mobilise the population and manage to block this law.
People’s health in people’s hands
A new team in Kinshasa Reinforcement for our Congolese partners. Lies and Sandra inaugurate our new office in Kinshasa.
April
We launch actions against the commercialisation of health and for strong public healthcare, along with organisations from all over Europe.
1 May - young people at work in Ramallah
May
Movements involving young Palestinians organise several actions with volunteers and take to the streets to demand their rights to be respected.
Philippine activists in Brussels talk about human rights violations in their country “We must side with the oppressed” Jigs Clamor ( KARAPATAN )
July
Micheline visits her goddaughter in the Philippines
Our Philippine partner, CCNCI, organises a forum on climate change Workshops for young people and adults on the mechanisms of climate change and the historical context. Children are given an initial introduction to climate activism through traditional Philippine games.
After writing to each other for three years, Micheline, a union activist, pays a visit to her goddaughter Ella.
“Our health is not for sale” Summer School
With 12 participants from eight different countries, TWHA’s first Summer School and Popular Movement for Health creates a new momentum on an international scale.
September Palestine, 100 years of complicity Lots of spectators for our ManiFiesta conference starring Richard Falk and Alain Gresh..
Indigenous activists from Honduras and the Philippines talk about their fight for human rights Laura Cáceres takes up the torch after her mother Berta was assassinated for her activism:
“We would like the authorities to recognise and protect indigenous populations”
Humanitarian aid in the town of Marawi after a siege by the Philippine army Our Philippine partners GABRIELA and KARAPATAN take in refugees, provide medical care and psychosocial support; and gather evidence from victims.
Health activists take to the floor
Why have Billy, Roger and Sylvie become health activists? Roger:
“I see that my commitment has a lasting effect and that makes me proud.”
Forum on migration with the FrenchSenegalese writer Fatou Diome
Hurricane Irma devastates Cuba Nature, which is sometimes violent, can cause enormous damage and has devastated our Cuban partner’s office. We collect more than 10,000 euro to help Centro Felix Varela start working again.
Action theatre in Kinshasa. Children have their say
The CNCD-11.11.11 campaign for #JusticeMigratoire touches a nerve. TWHA is proud to be a member and actively participate in it.
October
Children and young people from the working-class neighbourhood of Bibwa tell stories about access to healthcare during the Découverte A festival in Kinshasa.
Save our schools The schools of the “Lumad” indigenous group in the Philippines are threatened by militarisation, mining and industry. Children and activists walk to the capital Manila. A clear message to the Philippine government: “Save our schools”!
Participation in the European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health We organise a debate on trade and health, along with the Belgian platform Be-cause health, as part of the 10th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH).
November Empowerment, 30 young people discover TWHA’s right to health strategy
Access to healthcare in Gaza: a path strewn with obstacles A video from our partner organisation shows the harsh reality of inhabitants who require care that isn’t available in Gaza.
With a testimony from Minet from the Philippines :
“The most important thing is to get ourselves organised. That’s how we can put pressure on the authorities.”
Stop The Killings Solidarity with activists all over the world It’s dangerous to defend one’s rights in the Philippines, Honduras and Colombia. Silent march in the streets of Brussels. picture : Ali Selvi
Reinforcing the voice of Philippine activists We conduct a campaign for the Philippine activist Sharon Cabusao. You send 76 messages of solidarity, organize seven fund raising actions and collect 11,171 euro. illustration : Jasmine Elsen
December
Chatbot Gabbie breaks the silence
Our Philippine partner GABRIELA launches an online chat system for women faced with sexual intimidation. This makes it easier for these women to ask for help.