May 81 min readThe Seed Industry Development Act of 1992: Dispossessing the Filipino Smallholder FarmerSEARICE investigates the Philippines Seed Law's effects on the seed-saving and farming practices of small farmers in Philippine provinces.
Sep 29, 20232 min readSEARICE celebrates the UNDROP for enduring commitment to uphold farmers’ right to seeds UNDROP is a powerful reminder that the human rights to seeds and food must prevail over intellectual property and seed marketing laws.
Dec 5, 20221 min readFarmers' rights in the Philippines: A legal analysisThis publication shows that the Philippines' major laws on farmers' rights have failed to protect farmers' rights to seeds.
Jul 20, 20221 min readSEARICE farmer and civil society partners from the Visayas kick off regional forum on peasants' rightsSEARICE frames advocacy for farmers' rights against international treaties, such as the CBD, UNDROP and ITPGRFA.
Dec 15, 20212 min readFrom the community, for the community: SEARICE puts farmers' rights at center of Luzon Farmers ForumSEARICE highlights international treaties upholding farmers' rights and supportive local ordinances pushed by SEARICE.
Oct 1, 20212 min readSEARICE emphasizes inclusion of smallholder farmers and cultural communities in discussions in the 18th CGRFASEARICE pushes for critical look at DSI system in relation to benefit-sharing in plant genetic resource access and use.