Tag: Human rights
Bishop Nahra calls for ceasefire as war ravages southern Lebanon
"The situation is becoming increasingly serious: people are worried," said Bishop Nahra in a report by AsiaNews
Cardinal Ranjith urges new Sri Lanka president to prioritize the poor
During a meeting at the Archbishop's House in Colombo, Cardinal Ranjith congratulated President Dissanayake, a known Marxist leader
Global watchdog flags Thailand amid rising political ‘repression’
The use of lèse-majesté laws has intensified, with at least 272 individuals prosecuted since 2020, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights
Caritas Philippines: Authoritarianism, impunity persist decades after Martial Law
According to Caritas, some laws and policies could "silence dissent and advance corporate interests at the expense of public welfare."
UN calls for de-escalation amid deadly explosion in Lebanon
Impact across Lebanon is severe: at least 32 people have died, including two children and one medic, and over 3,000 others have been injured.
Jesuits in Myanmar appeal for urgent aid as Typhoon Yagi leaves...
"Many lost their lives untimely, and the bereaved families are faced with displacements and loss of lives and belongings"
Before Pope’s call, Singapore lawyers defended marginalized with bro pono work
Founded by a group of young lawyers, Pro Bono SG seeks to guarantee access to legal representation for the underprivileged
Dominicans launch climate change and human rights handbook for youth education...
The launch of the handbook featured discussions by human rights advocates, climate activists, and academics
Police custody killing of blasphemy suspect sparks outrage among Pakistani Christians
The recent killing of a Muslim man accused of blasphemy while in police custody has sent shockwaves through Pakistan, particularly among the country’s Christian...
Pope Francis urges release of Hamas hostages, end of conflict in...
“Unfortunately, many people no longer pose themselves this question and remain ‘unbothered,’ slumbering, even far from God"
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