Tag: Human rights
Death of Christian teen in Lahore factory sparks outcry
Saeed appealed for prayers for the end of the ongoing persecution of Christians and for their safety in Pakistan
For World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis urges Christians to...
Drawing on familiar themes of his pontificate, Francis warned against pursuing worldly goods and fame at the cost of the dignity of others
Pope Francis calls for action on World Day Against child labor
He described the grim realities of children forced to work in inhumane conditions, such as scavenging in garbage dumps
Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand urges action on poverty and environment at...
Archbishop Wells called for greater advocacy efforts to influence policies that promote economic justice and social inclusion
Vatican: Pope Francis speaks again about the admission of homosexuals to...
The pope returned to the topic of the admission of men “with homosexual tendencies to seminaries, reiterating the need to welcome them
Climate change exacerbates poverty in vulnerable Asian communities, says Gariguez
The priest called for a concerted global effort to address the severe challenges posed by climate change and poverty in Asia
Colleagues of VOA Uyghur journalist jailed for their links to him
“Their arrest was not a random occurrence,” Kashgar said. “These individuals have committed no crimes.”
Arrest on blasphemy charges raises alarm in Lahore’s Christian community
The incident comes as Pakistan remains a focal point on international human rights platforms for its controversial blasphemy laws
Pope Francis urges immediate global action to provide aid to Gaza...
"Let us ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in need promptly and without obstacles," said Pope Francis.
HIV risk rises as climate disasters push African women to sell...
Health experts are now sounding the alarm, cautioning that this neglected crisis might reverse years of advancements in the fight against HIV