Tag: human rights defenders
Faith leaders urge Philippine government to stop persecuting Indigenous peoples’ rights...
Methodist church leaders said that the attacks on Lumad schools were the actual actions that "endangered the lives of Indigenous children".
Global groups urge Philippines to ‘ensure enabling environment’ for rights workers
The groups also condemned the alleged “renewed judicial harassment” against 10 human rights workers, including church workers
Women groups call for end to attacks on women human rights...
“Governments are targeting human rights defenders for speaking about the issues that people face"
Philippine priest says rights defenders, church workers continue to face threats...
“Let us not be afraid even if we are branded, or red-tagged," said Father Buenafe, adding that the call of the Gospel is very clear
Philippine Congress urged to pass law to protect human rights defenders
The passage of the proposed measure can be a “significant step toward the recognition and protection of human rights defenders”
UN experts, right groups call on India to release prominent Kashmir...
Khurram Parvez has been detained since November 22 after India's intelligence officials raided his home and office
India arrests prominent Kashmir rights activist
An arrest warrant shows that Khurram Parvez was arrested under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
Asian child rights coalition calls for release of arrested Filipino rights...
Rights groups said Ujano “has always been in the public eye in the last three decades for her non-profit work"
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