Tag: Human rights
Pope Francis condemns Philippines Mass bombing, extends prayers for victims
"I would like to assure you of my prayers for the victims of the attack in the Philippines this morning, where a bomb exploded during Mass"
Caritas Philippines condemns bombing that kills at least 4, injures 42...
The blast occurred during the celebration of the Holy Mass in Dimaporo Gymnasium in Mindanao State University on the First Sunday of Advent
Rights groups decry ‘escalating’ HRVs under Philippines’ Marcos Jr.
Karapatan announced a series of protest actions across the country to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
China requires job applicants in Tibet to denounce Dalai Lama
A Tibetan resident told RFA that it is difficult for college graduates in the regional capital Lhasa to find jobs
‘I feel safe’: the school for environmental defenders
Environmental defenders worldwide are battling intimidation and violence, with one killed every two days last year
Loikaw bishop in Myanmar forced to flee due to shelling
According to the diocese, the total number of displaced individuals, including both existing and newly displaced persons, surpassed 1,300
Indian nuns pledge to eradicate human trafficking
The meeting brought to light that several sisters are preparing the kinner community to be a part of their work to combat human trafficking
Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China...
As many as 40 civilian boats would participate in the convoy, which will conduct its trip from December 10 to 12
Report: Hundreds of mosques in China converted or closed since 2018
Radio Free Asia reported in 2021 that between 400 and 500 mosques faced closure in Ningxia, which had 4,203 mosques as of 2014
Pope Francis renews call for peace in Holy Land, Ukraine
Expressing deep empathy, the Pope remarked, "They suffer so much. I heard how they both suffer," emphasizing the toll wars take on people
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