Tag: Human rights
Burmese mark anniversary of 8888 uprising with protests against military junta
The junta increased security by posting authorities dressed in civilian clothes to crowded places to arrest protesters
Budots, Childbirth, and Mega-Dams
The festival is not just a mere celebration; it is an assertion of their right to self-determination and an expression of their conviction
India revokes Save the Children’s license to receive foreign funds
After Greenpeace, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, Save the Children now finds itself unable to receive foreign funds
Indian Christians: Rahul Gandhi’s reinstatement restores faith in judiciary
Gandhi was reinstated on August 7 after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction in a criminal defamation case
Two community centers in Turkey are changing young Uyghurs’ lives for...
The Turkish government has offered Uyghurs a safe place to live outside Xinjiang, where they face persecution.
China steps up political control over religious venues, sermons and activities
According to new rules monasteries, temples, mosques, churches, and other religious activity venues are required to support the CCP
India’s ‘lost tribe’ of Israel hit hard by deadly violence
Conflict erupted from a mix of causes including competition for land and public jobs, with both sides blaming state and national government
Philippine groups call for ‘positive’ parenting approach
The proposed measure is “geared towards a more holistic and inclusive approach involving parents and caregivers”
Pope Francis holds private meeting with Portuguese abuse victims
Bruni has specifically said the meeting took place “in an atmosphere of intense listening and lasted over an hour”.
Commentators discourage extending national security crackdowns to ‘soft resistance’ in Hong...
The hawkish stance of writing “soft resistance” into law made the pro-establishment sector anxious about the future of Hong Kong
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