Tag: Human rights
Church leaders in Jerusalem speak out on Gaza attack, seek ceasefire
The Church leaders expressed hope for "an end to violence and the beginning of diplomatic discussions leading to peace."
Top insurance firms urged to stop supporting fossil fuels
Some 20 companies provide most of the insurance for the fossil fuel industry, earning about $21.25 billion in 2022
‘Ethical finance’ highlighted at global banking summit
Half the funds governments spent on armed forces and weapons last year could have provided basic healthcare globally
Vatican official calls for action on global religious freedom violations
Referencing data from the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, Balestrero pointed to the increasing oppression of believers
Carbon credit scheme sees Indigenous Cambodians harassed, evicted: report
Chong Indigenous villagers said while they support preservation, the project restricted their ability to farm, forage, and collect firewood
Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed...
The Diocese of Dori confirmed to Vatican News on Monday evening that 12 were killed in the initial attack, while three others died later
Pope Francis denounces landmines impacting civilians
The Landmine Monitor report indicated that in 2022, landmines and explosive remnants of war affected 4,710 people across 49 territories
Chinese authorities release dozens of Tibetans arrested for dam protests
The dam could submerge monasteries in Dege’s Wangbuding township and force residents of villages near the Drichu River to relocate
Rights group decries ‘lighter penalties’ vs Philippine cops involved in killing...
The court convicted a police officer of homicide for the killing of 17-year-old Baltazar in an assumed case of mistaken identity
Rare Hong Kong protest sounds alarm on new security law
"National security is important to the people, but it must be based on democracy, freedom and rule of law," said activist Chan Po-ying
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