Tag: Human rights
Philippines’ food security emergency falls short, say peasant groups
“It’s been six years since the Rice Liberalization Law was passed, and its impact on farmers and consumers has been disastrous"
Christian advocacy group urges action amid Myanmar’s worsening crisis
Detainees in Myanmar are subjected to extreme psychological and physical abuse, including torture and inhumane conditions
Philippine bishops denounce Supreme Court ruling on municipal waters
“We will not stand idly by while the sanctity of creation and the dignity of our fisherfolk are undermined,” the bishops said
ASEAN must stop enabling Myanmar junta’s brutality, says CIVICUS
The junta has also launched digital crackdowns, weaponizing social media against activists and restricting information flow
Legal scholar defends bishops, calls abuse database ‘unfair attack’ on Philippine...
He argues that it unfairly portrays the entire clergy in a negative light while disregarding due process and the principles of justice
Legal experts sound alarm on organized group exploiting blasphemy laws in...
The scheme has reportedly affected at least 450 victims, leading to wrongful arrests and severe legal consequences
Thai police raid school for migrant children in Koh Phangan
The case underscores the broader struggle of migrant workers, who play a crucial role in the country’s tourism and service sectors
‘No one escapes accountability’: Filipino bishops clarify stance on clergy abuse...
Both Filipino prelates vowed to protect and support survivors of clergy abuses while fostering justice and accountability
US watchdog unveils database on clergy sexual abuse in the Philippines
BishopAccountability.org launched the database involving Filipino priests accused of abusing minors in the Philippines
Rights group calls for ICC probe into alleged Arakan Army war...
Leaked video footage analyzed by the organization shows the extrajudicial execution and torture of two captives
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