Tag: Human rights
Philippine groups urge UN envoy to probe attacks on journalists, environmental...
The reports highlight community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio's continued detention, red-tagging, and blocking of alternative media outfits
Controversial Online Safety Bill sparks concerns over freedom of expression in...
Critics of the bill point out its vague definitions of terms and delineation of offenses, raising risk of subjective interpretations
Believing in Jesus can cost you your life in these 50...
The list is made up of 50 countries: 13 nations where Christians suffer extreme persecution and another 37 where persecution is severe.
Philippine group urges government to halt human rights situation ‘fakery’ amidst...
The group alleged that the administration has intensified its policy of repression, violating basic freedoms, including freedom of expression
Ten countries in need of prayers for peace
In many parts of the world, the beginning of the new year will not be a time of peace. They need our prayers
We need more prosecutors and judges to give justice for children
We just have to work together for the nation and especially the abused children who hunger and thirst for justice.
Myanmar’s army is forcing residents to join pro-junta militias
Forming militias is part of a junta bid to shore up military troop shortages and “drive a wedge between the people"
Asia witnesses highest rate of Christian persecution in 2023
The number of countries categorized with an "extreme level" of persecution rose from 11 to 13 compared to the previous year's report
Philippine Churches call for dialogue amidst ‘fragmentation’
“We convey high hopes that barriers to peace in our country be resolved through dialogues and negotiations"
Church in Lebanon supports displaced amid escalating conflict
"The situation will continue to have dramatic consequences for the nation, already reeling from an unprecedented socio-economic crisis"
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