'Arctic 30' Global Day of Solidarity in the Philippines

Greenpeace activists hold posters during a protest in solidarity to the 'Arctic 30' at the People Power Monument in Quezon City.

This protest is part of an emergency Global Day of Solidarity for the 'Arctic 30.’ Tens of thousands of people participate in activities held in over 160 locations in 46 countries throughout the world. A Russian court charged twenty-eight Greenpeace International activists, as well as a freelance videographer and photographer, with piracy this week. The charges follow a peaceful protest against Arctic oil drilling at a Gazprom oil platform in the Pechora Sea.

Unique identifier: GP04UDE

Type: Image

Shoot date: 05/10/2013

Locations: Asia, Philippines, Quezon City, Southeast Asia

Credit line: © Veejay Villafranca / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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'Arctic 30' Global Day of Solidarity in the Philippines

Filipinos gathered at iconic Manila landmarks known for heroism and bravery to remember the ‘Arctic 30.' As part of the Global Day of Solidarity for the 'Arctic 30,' tens of thousands of people participate in activities held in over 160 locations in 46 countries throughout the world. A Russian court charged twenty-eight Greenpeace International activists, as well as a freelance videographer and photographer, with piracy this week. The charges follow a peaceful protest against Arctic oil drilling at a Gazprom oil platform in the Pechora Sea.

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