Tag: Human rights
Civil society groups urge Philippine Congress to prioritize social enterprise legislation
“At the heart of the proposed social entrepreneurship bill is the aspiration to help members of low-income communities and vulnerable groups"
Philippine Catholic bishop appeals for help for Filipinos in Sri Lanka
“For their safety and their protection we support the repatriation of our Filipino nationals in Sri Lanka," said Bishop Ruperto Santos
Protestant pastor among 10 killed in violent attack in Papua Province,...
The report said those onboard the truck included traders transporting goods to another village and a Christian pastor
‘I remember WE Forum’
"There are so many things happening now .... Things that would rewrite and refute all that have happened when you were still with us"
Philippine activists launch activities to mark 50th anniversary of martial law
"The martial law years were never a golden age of development and progress; it was a period of massive suffering"
Parliamentarians from around the world hit lack of humanitarian assistance in...
“Time is rapidly running out to prevent the worst-case scenario for millions of people in Myanmar," said Heidi Hautala
Vietnam accused of ignoring human rights commitments
The Vietnam Committee on Human Rights tells RFA the government has ignored recommendations made three years ago
Nearly 50 members of Myanmar’s deposed government have been killed since...
“Residents also say people are getting killed simply for being accused of being members of the party”
Samsung outlet attacked over blasphemy charges in Pakistan
On July 2, the rumor spread that a QR code posted on a Samsung promotional billboard outside the Star City Mall in Karachi was “blasphemous”
Philippines’ religious superiors vow to stand for truth amid ‘widespread unpredictability’
“In our consecration to God, we pledged to do what is right, ‘acceptable and pleasing to the Lord,’” said the religious leaders
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