Tag: Human rights
Indian ‘warriors’ face police to back protesting farmers
The protests echo similar ones in January 2021, when farmers used their tractors to smash through barriers and rolled into New Delhi
Faith leaders reaffirm commitment to peace in Tokyo
"We denounce war and violence, recognizing its violation of the sacred principle of upholding the sanctity of life and human dignity"
Holy See announces theme for World Refugee Day 2024
The century-long tradition dates back to 1914, aimed at fostering a global remembrance and prayerful support for displaced individuals
Christian community in Gaza living a ‘Way of the Cross,’ says...
Fr. Romanelli, unable to return to Gaza City since October 7, 2023, described the situation for Christians and civilians as dire
Indian farmers resume Delhi protest push after talks fail
A campaign against agricultural reform laws in November 2020 saw tens of thousands of farmers besiege roads in Delhi for more than a year
Ecumenical youth group decries arrest warrants against 2 Filipino environmental defenders
The warrants, dated February 2, 2024, are in connection with charges of oral defamation filed by the Department of Justice in December 2023
ICRC seeks clarity on fate of 23,000 missing persons amid Russia-Ukraine...
International humanitarian law upholds right of families to know the fate of missing relatives, requiring parties to prevent disappearances
Remaining Filipino in Gaza is religious nun
Authorities have “not established contact with her" but “indications are that the Filipino nun is safe" to complete her mission in Gaza
Environmental Justice Foundation seeks a solution with the Dase app to...
Dase app has proven effective in combating IUU fishing in Ghana, Liberia, and Senegal, where several fishers and authorities joined forces
Cardinal Bo: Lent is ‘365 days of real suffering’
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said Lent teaches the human family great lessons about “liberation from oppression, self-purification, and hope”.
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