Tag: Human rights
In a blow to democracy, Thai court dissolves main opposition party
Around 88 student groups from 19 universities across Thailand released a joint statement condemning the dissolution of MFP
Ecumenical leaders convene online amid ongoing conflict in Holy Land
The human suffering is outrageous, with many having lost their homes and continually relocating within the Gaza Strip
Catholic Peace Forum reiterates call for nuclear-free world
Archbishop Nakamura emphasized the significance of joint efforts for peace and the remembrance of the atomic bombings
Faith leaders urge Philippine government to stop persecuting Indigenous peoples’ rights...
Methodist church leaders said that the attacks on Lumad schools were the actual actions that "endangered the lives of Indigenous children".
Hong Kong court rejects Catholic democracy activist Jimmy Lai’s appeal of...
“Mr. Lai’s persecution for supporting pro-democracy causes through his newspaper and in other forums has gone on long enough"
Tokyo Archbishop criticizes foreign troops’ presence, advocates for dialogue over force
“If we consider that protecting the lives of each and every person is the top priority, then the use of force should be avoided at all costs"
From the Philippines to Mali, countries struggle to count heat deaths
Lack of reliable data on heat-related deaths is undermining efforts to mitigate the risk and provide better protection for the most vulnerable
Military in control of Bangladesh after Hasina flees
"The country has suffered a lot, the economy has been hit, many people have been killed -- it is time to stop the violence"
Xinjiang authorities target Uyghurs cadres in ‘dark forces’ crackdown
The term “two-faced” is used by authorities to describe Uyghur officials who do not willingly follow directives
‘Walk for Justice’ organizers file complaint against police in Malaysia
TBH-ADA is seeking justice for the death of Teoh Beng Hock who was found dead on July 16, 2009, after being questioned overnight
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