Tag: Human rights
Uyghur woman re-sentenced for teaching youth the Quran
Heyrinisa Memet, in her mid-40s, had been previously sentenced during a crackdown in 2014 after a “terrorist attack” in Xinjiang
Court finds four Philippine police guilty in drug war killings
The four low-ranking officers were all sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for the shooting deaths of the two victims at a Manila slum
Prosecutors play videos of environmental activists at Cambodian trial
Seven of the activists are from the environmental group Mother Nature. They are facing charges that they insulted Cambodia’s king
Philippine bishop urges social action workers to embrace compassion, go extra...
Archbishop Lazo called for a departure from traditional retributive responses towards a more forgiving and proactive approach
Jimmy Lai biographer: Trial is a ‘sham,’ but faith gives him...
“I think there’s no case to offer,” he added. “But of course, I’m not a national security law judge in Hong Kong.”
Israel and Hamas at war: The conflict in numbers
In a best-case scenario, rebuilding Gaza's destroyed homes will take until at least 2040 but the process could take as long as 80 years
Death of Christian teen in Lahore factory sparks outcry
Saeed appealed for prayers for the end of the ongoing persecution of Christians and for their safety in Pakistan
For World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis urges Christians to...
Drawing on familiar themes of his pontificate, Francis warned against pursuing worldly goods and fame at the cost of the dignity of others
Pope Francis calls for action on World Day Against child labor
He described the grim realities of children forced to work in inhumane conditions, such as scavenging in garbage dumps
Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand urges action on poverty and environment at...
Archbishop Wells called for greater advocacy efforts to influence policies that promote economic justice and social inclusion
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