Tag: Human rights
China forcibly repatriates North Korean refugees—especially Christians
Refugees who get in contact with religion there, which mostly means Christian churches, may be jailed for life if they are repatriated.
Caritas MONA appeals for ceasefire in Gaza
As Caritas MONA focuses on the Gaza crisis, it underscores the necessity of a broader humanitarian approach to conflicts worldwide
Explainer: Hong Kong’s first ‘patriots-only’ District Council race
The sharp drop in voters was seen as an indication that the public felt their votes would not have any real influence
Philippine groups hail court’s decision to grant bail petition of jailed...
In a decision dated November 10, Judge Gener Gito allowed former senator Leila de Lima to post bail of 300,000 pesos ($5,350)
Hong Kong rejects global appeal for release of Jimmy Lai, citing...
The bishops emphasized that Lai had been prosecuted for supporting democracy through his media outlets and public interventions
Rice: Resilience in Cosmos-Earth
Because heaven cannot be possessed by one, rice must be shared with each other. Just as together we view the stars in Heaven
Pope Francis pleads for peace in Israel and Palestine, calls for...
The Pope also appealed for the release of hostages, including the elderly and children, who have become innocent victims of the conflict
Northern Myanmar fighting displaces almost 50,000 civilians: UN
There were still clashes on Friday in the town of Hsenwi, which sits on the important Muse and Chinshwehaw trade routes to China
Pope Francis laments ‘tragedy’ in Holy Land
“Instead, we see them torn apart by tremendous suffering that affects so many innocents above all, so many innocent dead"
Integrating humanitarian and development nexus in Caritas emergency response
Localization agenda, as articulated in the Philippines is also valid and extremely necessary in the global arena of humanitarian responders
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