Tag: Human rights
Patriarch Pizzaballa calls for opening of humanitarian corridors in Gaza
At least 5,791 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, while more than 1,400 people were killed in Israel
Climate activists protest against fossil gas promotion in Asia
The demonstrators criticized Aboitiz and JERA for their ongoing promotion of fossil gas in the Asian region.
At least 56 women killed in junta attacks in three months
At least 11 massacres – defined as the killing of 10 or more civilians at once – took place between May and the end of August
51 nations blast China over violating Uyghurs’ rights
The move comes after China was elected to the U.N. Human Rights Council for the 2024-2026 term – despite its poor human rights record
Filipino Muslims protest Israeli attacks in Gaza
Since Israel declared all-out war on Palestine, at least 3,785 have been killed, including 1,524 children and 1,444 women.
Lasalians hold global prayer gathering for peace in Holy Land
The global prayer gathering aimed to emphasize the importance of peace, unity, and solidarity in a region marked by ongoing conflict.
Indian Catholic bishops laud Supreme Court ruling against same-sex marriages
The CBCI affirms that Christian marriage is viewed as a sacrament and a symbol of the covenant between Christ and the Church
Not enough body bags in Gaza, says UNRWA
Aid groups in Gaza are sounding the alarm that an Israeli ground offensive could precipitate a worsening humanitarian crisis
Pope Francis calls for global solidarity on World Food Day
Pope Francis emphasized that water should never be treated as a mere commodity, subject to exchange or speculation
Indian Christian community presents 20 demands to political parties ahead of...
The demands include allotting 5 percent of housing for the weaker sections to eligible Christians and providing them with 600,000 rupees
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