Tag: Human rights
Church-backed center in Indonesia aims to protect, empower migrant workers
The initiative is rooted in a humanitarian spirit and responds to the growing number of trafficking victims in Indonesia
Malaysia risks ‘deep humanitarian crisis’ by resuming Bangladeshi worker hiring, rights...
The group warned that the move risks exacerbating a “deep humanitarian crisis” driven by systemic exploitation
Millions denied Covid compensation amid alleged undercount, says Indian MP
The report showed about 2 million excess deaths in 2021, compared to the government’s official figure of 330,000 for that year
Pope Leo XIV: Church must reject hatred, protect creation, and embrace...
“Together, as one people, as brothers and sisters, let us walk towards God and love one another,” Said Pope Leo XIV
Holy See urges global action to end child labor, protect children’s...
With one in ten children globally still trapped in exploitative situations, he said there is an urgent need for international action
Church calls for peace, reconciliation following India-Pakistan truce
“Now we hope that [the ceasefire] will hold and that we can create a just and lasting peace between the peoples.”
Rights group flags Pamela Ling Yueh case as possible enforced disappearance
“There were at least eight perpetrators. After stopping the car, three of them removed Pamela from the car and took her away"
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David: Standing up for children’s rights
The late Pope Francis strongly commended and supported him for his stand — something all Filipino Christians should be doing
Cardinals urged to elect pope rooted in justice, transparency, and protection
The Church's credibility and moral authority “depend on real accountability, transparency, and action rooted in justice”
Economic pressure becomes key weapon against press freedom in Asia-Pacific —...
Twenty countries in the region saw declines in their economic indicators, signaling worsening conditions for independent journalism
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