Tag: Human rights
A decade of digital repression and resistance in Southeast Asia
As internet use became more widespread, it was also turned into an essential weapon of citizen movements speaking truth to power
Vietnamese police track down Montagnards in Thailand
Thai police officers asked the Montagnards to gather in a front yard where two of eight Vietnamese officers
Child rights group laments severe impact of conflict on Gaza’s children
The situation is further compounded by the collapse of mental health services in the region, leaving many without necessary support
Hong Kong: ‘exemplary’ punishments for 2019 while the national security law...
In recent days, concerns have been expressed about its impact on religious communities, for example regarding "confessional secrecy"
Global government restrictions on religious practices hit record high in 2021,...
The Asia-Pacific region, in particular, stands out for its "very high" levels of government restrictions, with countries like China
Pope Francis urges Church to ‘eradicate’ conditions that protect abusers
Urging for the conversion of sinners, including abusers, Pope Francis advocated for comprehensive efforts to prevent abuse
IN PHOTOS: Ramadan in Asia and Gaza
Amid hardships, the essence of Ramadan—intended as a time for reflection, community, and peace—is profoundly challenged in Gaza
China pushes ‘Sinicization of Islam’ in Xinjiang as Ramadan arrives
In 2017, the Chinese government began detaining Uyghurs and other Muslims en masse in large “re-education” camps and prisons
Vatican’s Good Friday Holy Land collection to aid humanitarian efforts in...
This year’s appeal comes against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has had a devastating effect on the civilian population
Cambodian teen rescued from family home in China after Facebook plea
When they arrived in China, they were taken into a room that held many other Cambodian and Vietnamese girls and women