Tag: Human rights
Fear and intolerance: The impact of blasphemy allegations on Pakistan’s minorities
Rising blasphemy cases in Pakistan have built an environment of fear, particularly because of the extralegal consequences
Philippines to host ‘limited number’ of Afghans seeking US visas
Under the deal, the applicants will stay at a facility operated by the US State Department's Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts
Accompanying Indonesian migrants on their “final journey” home
“The family asked me to check the report and find further details about potential fatalities,” the priest said.
As India revises broadcast bill, online creators fear crackdown
Most tech experts and content creators said they expected the government to introduce the bill in the next session of parliament
In a blow to democracy, Thai court dissolves main opposition party
Around 88 student groups from 19 universities across Thailand released a joint statement condemning the dissolution of MFP
Ecumenical leaders convene online amid ongoing conflict in Holy Land
The human suffering is outrageous, with many having lost their homes and continually relocating within the Gaza Strip
Catholic Peace Forum reiterates call for nuclear-free world
Archbishop Nakamura emphasized the significance of joint efforts for peace and the remembrance of the atomic bombings
Faith leaders urge Philippine government to stop persecuting Indigenous peoples’ rights...
Methodist church leaders said that the attacks on Lumad schools were the actual actions that "endangered the lives of Indigenous children".
Hong Kong court rejects Catholic democracy activist Jimmy Lai’s appeal of...
“Mr. Lai’s persecution for supporting pro-democracy causes through his newspaper and in other forums has gone on long enough"
Tokyo Archbishop criticizes foreign troops’ presence, advocates for dialogue over force
“If we consider that protecting the lives of each and every person is the top priority, then the use of force should be avoided at all costs"
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