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Protect farmers' rights - No to UPOV
SEARICE argues against UPOV for the protection of farmer-managed seed system, farmers' rights, and biodiversity, and to prevent biopiracy.
Aug 20, 20240 min read
The Seed Industry Development Act of 1992: Dispossessing the Filipino Smallholder Farmer
SEARICE investigates the Philippines Seed Law's effects on the seed-saving and farming practices of small farmers in Philippine provinces.
May 8, 20241 min read
SEARICE calls on developing countries to reject UPOV in favor of alternative PVP systems
SEARICE lobbies for plant variety protection laws that do not obstruct farmers' rights.
Sep 20, 20232 min read
SEARICE bats for farmers’ rights as bedrock of sustainable agriculture and food security at FAO high-level forum
SEARICE argues that agricultural biodiversity is central to the sustainability of agriculture and food systems.
Jul 15, 20237 min read
SEARICE urges States to look into the right to seeds, human rights of peasants in 2022 UN review of PHL human rights
SEARICE urges States to recommend the inclusion of the human rights of peasants in the UN's human rights review of the Philippines in 2022.
Sep 1, 20222 min read
SEARICE farmer and civil society partners from the Visayas kick off regional forum on peasants' rights
SEARICE frames advocacy for farmers' rights against international treaties, such as the CBD, UNDROP and ITPGRFA.
Jul 20, 20221 min read
From the community, for the community: SEARICE puts farmers' rights at center of Luzon Farmers Forum
SEARICE highlights international treaties upholding farmers' rights and supportive local ordinances pushed by SEARICE.
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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