Tag: Human rights
Rights group calls for probe into torture, killing of Myanmar national
"As an incoming member of the Human Rights Council, Thailand’s leaders have a heightened responsibility to protect human rights"
Philippine church and pro-environment groups slam gas bill amid surge of...
The prelate said the decision to prioritize fossil fuel development disregards the welfare of the nation’s most vulnerable populations
Christians across India join global prayer initiative for persecuted believers
EFI's latest report documented nearly 570 cases of violence and hate crimes against Christians in India during the first nine months of 2024
Lawmakers urge UN to protect 4 dozen Uyghurs detained for a...
Four dozen Uyghur men have been held at Thailand’s Immigration Detention Center since 2014, after attempting to escape persecution in China
National gathering highlights barriers and potential of Bangladesh’s 4.3 million people...
Speakers noted that with support, people with disabilities could significantly contribute to national development
Prolonged detention of Filipino journalist raises alarms, UN Special Rapporteur calls...
Khan said that Cumpio’s arrest and subsequent charges may be a retaliatory response to her work in exposing State abuses
Indian bishop spotlights shortcomings in Asian Church’s approach to Indigenous Peoples
"Indigenous People went largely unnoticed by Asian bishops—although the largest single minority of Asia's Christians is Indigenous"
Philippine bishop: Haiyan anniversary ‘reminds us of our true mission’
“This moment is not just a remembrance of the challenges we faced but a celebration of the resilience and unity"
Trump, Populism, and Religions
Populist leaders display the necessary rhetorical but also physical/real violence needed to keep people “in place”
Tajikistan’s religious freedom claims questioned as rights violations persist
International watchdogs and rights organizations have frequently criticized Tajikistan’s treatment of religious groups
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