Tag: Human rights
Pope Francis addresses migrant crisis in Darien Gap: ‘Every refugee challenges...
The 100-mile-long Darien Gap, located on the border between Panama and Colombia, is one of the world’s most trafficked migratory pathways
St. Patrick escaped slavery and freed thousands
There are an estimated 160 million child workers in the world today, 79 million of whom are doing dangerous tasks
Pope Francis calls for recognition of farmers as key contributors to...
Pope Francis pointed out the significance of acknowledging their human, spiritual, and social dimensions and providing them with support
Pakistan’s WhatsApp death sentence case spotlights blasphemy law
Last year, at least 329 people were accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, the Lahore-based Centre for Social Justice said
Vatican authorizes opening of cause for canonization for 13-year-old Filipina girl
Niña Ruiz-Abad was born Oct. 31, 1979, in Quezon City. Her parents were lawyers and her father died when she was only 3 years old
A decade of digital repression and resistance in Southeast Asia
As internet use became more widespread, it was also turned into an essential weapon of citizen movements speaking truth to power
Vietnamese police track down Montagnards in Thailand
Thai police officers asked the Montagnards to gather in a front yard where two of eight Vietnamese officers
Child rights group laments severe impact of conflict on Gaza’s children
The situation is further compounded by the collapse of mental health services in the region, leaving many without necessary support
Hong Kong: ‘exemplary’ punishments for 2019 while the national security law...
In recent days, concerns have been expressed about its impact on religious communities, for example regarding "confessional secrecy"
Global government restrictions on religious practices hit record high in 2021,...
The Asia-Pacific region, in particular, stands out for its "very high" levels of government restrictions, with countries like China
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