Tag: Human rights
‘Too much humiliation’: Why Samsung workers are striking in India
The majority of workers at Samsung's home appliances factory in Sriperumbudur have been protesting since Sept.9
The challenge of welcoming migrants and asylum seekers
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Christian family faces threats to drop gang-rape charges in Pakistan
The police recovered the girl on September 5, and a medical examination confirmed she had been gang-raped and physically tortured
EXPLAINED: How the umbrella became a Hong Kong protest symbol
10 years ago, demonstrators in Hong Kong used umbrellas to protect against pepper spray – and images went viral.
Humanitarian emergency unfolds in Lebanon following Israeli shelling
A 21-day ceasefire suggested by the US, France, and several Arab nations was reportedly rejected by members of Netanyahu’s government
Church in India supports changes to Islamic Property Act amid disputes
The Archbishop’s letter, dated September 10, denotes these claims as a risk to nearly 600 families facing potential eviction
Indigenous People defend traditional farming in northern Thailand
Indigenous communities, along with advocacy groups, are building a coalition to advance the agenda for indigenous rights
Japan bishops push for death penalty abolition after acquittal of longest-serving...
Japan remains one of the few developed nations that still uses the death penalty, despite calls for its abolition
HRW: Philippine labor leaders targeted in deadly ‘red-tagging’ practice
The practice has extended beyond labor leaders to target student activists, environmentalists, Indigenous peoples, and journalists
Pope: Free Aung San Suu Kyi; Vatican ready to welcome her
Pope Francis made his appeal for the deposed Burmese leader during a visit with Jesuits during his visit to Jakarta
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