Tag: Human rights
Catholic nuns receive recognition for fighting human trafficking
According to United Nations data, detection rates of trafficking-related crimes dropped by 11%, and convictions decreased by 27% in 2020
Vietnam releases 4 independent Protestants after 5 days’ detention
Before releasing the Protestants, the police told them to stop practicing religion independently and not to study civil society
‘Church of Almighty God’ performer tries to commit suicide rather than...
The CAG performer playing Xiaozhen, Li Yanli, became internationally famous and starred in more than 80 CAG films
Pope Francis talks Synod on Synodality and homosexuality in new interview
Francis said the result of the first part of the Synod on Synodality, which met at the Vatican Oct. 4–29, “is positive.”
Philippine groups renew call to surface Desaparecidos on All Souls’ Day
The groups said authorities must open military camps and secret detention centers for families searching for the disappeared
Declaration of Human Rights is for all
The rule of law is mostly bent in favor of the rich, the influential, the powerful, corrupt, and connected people in society
Thailand held direct hostage talks with Hamas in Iran: negotiator
Negotiators met Hamas officials in Tehran on October 26 and were given a pledge that the Thais would be released at the "right time"
Red Crescent in Gaza working in ‘catastrophic situation’
The situation is described as "catastrophic" as essential resources like food, water, medical supplies, and fuel are running out
Nepal and Thailand mourn nationals killed in Israel
Thai families of those taken hostage have pleaded for their release, saying they had “nothing to do with the Israel-Palestine conflict”
Rights group decries arrest of Myanmar refugees seeking healthcare in Thailand
In its new investigation, the group revealed cases of “arbitrary arrest extortion of Myanmar refugees” who are seeking medical attention
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