Tag: Human rights
Pope Francis urges world leaders to heed sorrow of war victims
The pontiff expressed deep concern over ongoing conflicts, emphasizing the tragic impact on countless defenseless civilians
China’s Water Hegemony Policy: A Threat to Neighboring Countries and Human...
Despite concerns, China continues building mega-projects like the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei, displacing 1.5 million residents
Pakistani Christian brothers endure torture, forced into Islamic conversion
The incident underscores the need for systemic change in Pakistan to protect minority rights and prevent such atrocities
Myanmar junta sentences nearly 400 women in 3 years since coup
According to the records compiled by the BWU, of those arrested women, 39 were sentenced to life in prison, and 16 faced the death penalty
Pope Francis urges immediate global ceasefire amid Holy Land crisis
Pope Francis refrained from labeling any war as "just," emphasizing the need to avoid justifying conflicts
Chinese Communist Party continues crackdown on LGBTQ+ people
Liu Zhaoyang said the crackdown seems to be focused on banning any public expression of sexual minority identities
Philippine group urges international intervention amid ‘escalating use’ of anti-terror law...
Karapatan revealed that there are at least 27 political prisoners facing charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act
Holy See renews calls for ceasefire in Gaza, stresses ‘unimaginable suffering’
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia described the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as causing "unimaginable suffering”.
Filipino drag queen fights for freedom to express faith
For many Filipinos, however, his portrayal of Jesus singing the religious prayer in a drag show was offensive.
Elderly monk dies two months after he was tortured by Myanmar’s...
Torturing an elderly monk was a brutal act by the military, the Venerable Min Thonnya, a monk who is opposed to the junta, told RFA
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