Tag: activists
Rights groups call on Marcos to order state forces to surface...
Karapatan said it is "seriously concerned" that the missing activists will suffer "similar violations" experienced by activist Elena Tijamo
Pope Francis cites conscientious objector as example for youth
The husband and father of four girls was eventually executed for his refusal to fight for the Nazis
Rights groups welcome court decision to release ‘red-tagged’ doctor
Rights group Karapatan said the court’s decision noted that the doctor has been denied due process when she was arrested and imprisoned
Philippine Catholic, Protestant bishops join calls for release of detained doctor
The bishops said the arrest is an attack against human rights defenders and is a travesty of justice
Philippine Catholic school slams arrest, detention of outstanding alumna
“What she deserves is a recognition and appreciation for her commitment to the welfare and human rights of [Filipinos] who are most in need”
Philippine rights activist arrested for alleged kidnapping, illegal detention
Dr. Ma. Natividad Marian Castro, a health worker, was arrested by the Philippine National Police and the military in San Juan City
Diocese of Rome expresses outrage over Nazi flag at far-right funeral
The diocese confirmed the coffin had been draped in the Nazi flag, which it called a "horrendous symbol incompatible with Christianity"
Christian students group joins calls for release of abducted peasant organizer
“We pray for nothing but the swift and safe return of [Steve Abua] and accountability against those responsible for his disappearance”
Kerima Lorena Tariman and the ‘Imaginary Homeland’
People often overlook, amid the shadow of courage displayed by a revolutionary, the bravery of each and every member of his or her family
Philippine Protestant council welcomes dismissal of charges against pastor
Other detained activists were also released after the court found no evidence to support the arrest and search orders issued against them
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