Tag: Human rights
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
Indigenous groups protest Indonesian government’s plan to resume transmigration to Papua
They argue that these tensions contribute to a "distance" between Papua and the central government in Jakarta
Speaking truth to power will confound evil
No matter the attempts to downplay mass murder, the perpetrators must be held accountable for their grievous crimes
Philippine Protestant leaders call our ‘state-sponsored persecution’ of church workers
Rev. Vallente’s release, according to the UCCP, does not signal the end of the struggle, as several charges remain pending
Philippine Protestant bishops call for accountability in disaster response, cites government...
The leaders emphasized that while resilience is a commendable trait among Filipinos, the primary focus should be government accountability
PHOTOS: With no tombs to visit, families of Desaparecidos gather on...
Families of Desaparecidos called on President Marcos Jr. to account for the 14 individuals reportedly abducted under his administration.
Thai Cabinet approves citizenship for 483,000 migrants, addressing long-standing rights issues
It enables individuals to access education, healthcare, & labor rights, opportunities previously restricted due to their undocumented status
Safeguarding Minors: First Report calls for ‘rigorous’ response
The Report aims to promote the Church’s commitment to providing a “rigorous” response to the scourge of abuse
Duterte offers ‘no apologies, no excuses’ for deadly Philippine drug war
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating allegations that the killings were a state-sanctioned “crime against humanity”
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