Tag: Human rights
Anti-mining activists killed in alarming numbers under Duterte
What has also continued – despite the killing of environmental defenders like Chad – is the advocacy work of environmental defenders
HRW: Continued abuses undermine Marcos Jr’s human rights rhetoric
“The government’s refusal to allow the ICC to investigate is a glaring contradiction to its professed human rights commitments,” Conde said
Vatican’s UN Observer urges non-military solutions to global conflicts
Caccia stressed that military solutions, which have led to immense human suffering and destruction, are fundamentally flawed
A 13-year fight for justice in Philippine activist’s murder
Ortega was a passionate defender of Palawan's environment, home to beautiful beaches, stunning coral reefs, and biodiverse forests
Voices of faith | Indigenous Peoples in Asia: Jarai
For us Jarai people, the ancestral territory is very important because it is the main source of our sustainability.
Pope calls for global unity and peace at world meeting on...
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of rejecting war and embracing peace, urging the global community to recognize their shared humanity
Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing...
Jo Hiranaka of UNESCO Bangkok mentioned that over 749 journalists were assaulted during the last 15 years, with 44 of them being murdered
Southeast Asian working mothers struggle for work-life balance, survey reveals
About 44 percent of those surveyed wish for greater recognition of the challenges faced by working mothers.
The courageous child victims winning cases against abusers
Justice was surely done and Ariela had won her case, the ninth victory for 2024 by the courageous Preda Children
Pope announces Holy See’s readiness to aid in exchange of Russian...
He stressed the significance of freedom and peace, reassuring that the Holy See is prepared to "facilitate every effort in this regard"
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