Tag: Human rights
Philippines remains Asia’s ‘deadliest country’ for environmental defenders, says report
The Global Witness report ranked the Philippines third overall with 29 killings of environmental defenders in the past year
Philippine Catholic bishops condemn ‘murderous and corrupt public order’
The Church leaders, however, called for “non-violent” actions, saying that it is “the only morally acceptable resistance.”
Australia urged to take ‘urgent action’ to back human rights in...
The legislators also expressed "concern" over Australia's stated policy to wait on action by the ASEAN on the situation in Myanmar
Hong Kong police arrest Tiananmen vigil organizers
Police confirmed they have arrested three men and a woman for "not providing information" according to the national security law
Indonesian media’s work in promoting democracy earns Ramon Magsaysay Award
WATCHDOC produces documentaries that address human rights, social justice, and environmental issues in Indonesia
Dozens of civilians die following military interrogations in Myanmar, says report
The report said at least 41 people who have been questioned as suspects by the authorities have died in detention centers
Philippine priests under attack for standing for environment, human rights
A growing number of priests, and other church people, have been under attack for standing for the cause of the environment
Standing for the rights of indigenous people
This month, the world marks 500 years since the Aztec civilization in South America was wiped out by the Spanish conquistadors
It’s perfectly fine to sympathize with the Afghan people, but…
The Afghan people and Filipinos today share one thing in common: both find themselves at a crossroads. Both must decide their people’s fate.
Global economic order makes indigenous people most vulnerable to climate crisis
Indigenous peoples say social inequality has put the most vulnerable population at “increased susceptibility” to damages
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