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International Law

Abstract

This Article explores the current maritime dispute between China and the Philippines through a human rights lens, focusing on the right to adequate food for small-scale Filipino fishers. Fishing in the SoutheastAsia Sea holds a distinct place in Filipinos' culture, tradition, and economic wellbeing, but it is most important as a food source for coastal communities. Despite this crucial role and despite the decision of an arbitration tribunal China's coast guard and maritime militia have continued to harass and intimidate Filipino fishing vessels. The right to adequate food is recognized in multilateral agreements, United Nations resolutions, and customary international law, but China blatantly disregards its responsibilities through its ongoing aggression. The human rights of Filipino fishers are routinely violated when China fails to respect, protect, fulfill the right to food, and in response, this Article suggests filing a formal complaint with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and raising the issue during the next periodic review at the Human Rights Council.

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