Tag: Human rights
Thai anti-government protest leader released from prison
Nearly 160 activists including 13 juveniles have been hit with criminal charges under Thailand's royal defamation laws
Vatican ‘ready to help’ negotiations with Russia, says Cardinal Parolin
The Vatican has followed the events in Ukraine "constantly, discreetly," as it expressed willingness to facilitate dialogue
Aid to the Church in Need commits US$1 million to aid...
ACN's support comes after Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine early Thursday morning with the firing of airstrikes and missiles
Philippine bishops, protesters rally to protest return of Marcos-style rule
"Bring back the loot, not the thief,” protesters chanted, hoisting a streamer that read: "No to MarcosDuterte2022”
Hanoi archdiocese decries storming of church during archbishop’s Mass
“This action is unacceptable in a country with the rule of law, causing frustration and pain to the faithful," read the statement
Photos: Filipinos mark 36th anniversary of peaceful uprising that ousted dictator
The People Power Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines from February 22 to 25, 1986
Rohingya refugees reject return to Myanmar without assurances
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will not return to their home in Myanmar unless they are granted equal rights and freedom of movement
Activists, church leaders question ban on hijab in Catholic institutions
“For a piece of cloth are you trying to stop the education of girls?” said a priest, adding that it took years to get the children to school
Catholic bishops call on Filipinos to stand for truth amid ‘radical...
The Church leaders issued the call as the country marks the 36th anniversary of the 1986 “people power revolution” that ousted Marcos
At age 14, “I sensed that I was being sold for...
Human trafficking for commercial sex continues to be a challenge in India, but since 2018, a Catholic project has been able to rescue 10,161 victims
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