Tag: Human rights
ASEAN parliamentarians decry convictions, arrest of Cambodian opposition, activists
On June 14, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court convicted more than 50 former members and supporters of the CNRP on charges of treason
Thailand takes step toward same-sex marriage with parliament vote
If the bill succeeds, Thailand would be the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same sex unions
Only six percent of domestic workers have comprehensive social protection, says...
The ILO report says more than 94 percent of domestic workers lack access to the full range of protections, such as medical care
Amnesty International urges India to stop ‘vicious’ Muslim protest crackdown
"Cracking down on protesters with excessive use of force ... is in violation of India's commitments under international human rights law"
Christian pro-democracy activist sentenced to six years in prison in Cambodia
“I am ready and prepared to go to the notorious Cambodian prison for my political opinions, for my beliefs, for my belief in democracy”
International inquiry into global response to Myanmar coup, crisis launched
“The response to the devastating crisis unfolding in Myanmar is going nowhere fast,” said Heidi Hautala of the European Parliament
Pope Francis describes Russia’s use of mercenaries in Ukraine as ‘monstrous’
“While we see the ferocity, the cruelty of Russian troops, we must not forget the real problems if we want them to be solved”
UN official urges action to prevent a lost generation of children...
A 40-page UN report says the military regime has systematically abused children since taking power in 2021
Indian Christians demand government intervention to check rise in hate crimes
The United Christian Forum reported 207 new cases of violence against the Christian community recorded in recent months
Myanmar’s Catholic bishops call on country’s military to respect places of...
“We strongly demand respect for life, respect for the sanctity of sanctuary in places of worship, hospitals and schools,” said the bishops
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