Tag: Human rights
ICC detains Duterte over drug war killings; UN applauds move
His administration's campaign was widely condemned for its brutality, with thousands of alleged drug suspects killed in police operations
Children at risk: UN report warns against rising trafficking and impunity
“As a result, trafficking in children remains a low cost and low risk, yet high profits crime, generating billions of dollars annually"
Duterte in ICC custody: Philippine faith-based groups say arrest is ‘moral...
“It is about ensuring that no leader can ever again wield state power to violate the dignity and rights of Filipinos with impunity"
Religious leaders appeal for calm as South Korea awaits impeachment decision
“South Korea has always found wisdom and dignity in times of crisis. This time will be no different—we will overcome this hardship together.”
Coffee shop run by kin of drug war victims offers 50%...
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila following an International Criminal Court warrant for “crimes against humanity”
Philippine bishops urge environmental vigilance after Palawan’s 50-year mining moratorium approval
The Palawan Provincial Board unanimously passed the ordinance on February 5, barring all new large- and small-scale mining applications
Aerial strike destroys pastoral center in Myanmar
The ongoing conflict has drastically altered life in the region. Many of the city’s residents have fled, with only around 20,000 remaining
Church leaders warn of deteriorating conditions for West Bank Christians
Travel restrictions, economic hardship, and heightened security measures have made daily life increasingly difficult
Malala Yousafzai visits hometown after 13 years in exile
Yousafzai was just 15 when gunmen from the Pakistan Taliban shot her in the head for advocating girls’ education in the Swat Valley
Catholic social teaching and Indigenous rights: A moral call to action
Upholding the rights of Indigenous peoples is not merely a legal obligation but a moral responsibility deeply rooted in Catholic teachings
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