Tag: Human rights
Activists, faith-based group say killing of radio broadcaster proves ‘culture of...
The killing “shows that the culture of impunity in the country is far from over”
It’s ‘not a crime’ to criticize government
When the Church announces the Gospel, she assumes her role of being light in the world.
Green group honors environmental defender killed 15 years ago
Marin, a Church lay leader and municipal councilor, was shot to death by a security personnel of a mining company on October 3, 2007
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi, Australian economist sentenced to 3 years
Both have been detained since a coup in February last year when the military ousted Suu Kyi's government
Philippines remains among ‘deadliest country’ for environmental defenders
19 environmental activists were killed in the Philippines last year, making it the fourth deadliest country in the world
Church leaders, rights activists back Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen as court...
Cardinal Zen and five others are charged with failing to register properly a fund that provided legal aid to pro-democracy protesters
Church will remain vigilant vs corruption, human rights abuses, says Catholic...
“We will also remain vigilant and critical to all forms of corruption, mishandling of public funds and violations of human rights”
Protestant bishops to pursue legal action against ‘red-taggers’
The Protestant bishops said “red-tagging” and false accusations “lead to a serious threat to life,” which “cannot be condoned”
No moving on from martial law without justice, accountability, says Catholic...
"There can be no moving on when there is no justice and accountability,” said Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Caritas Philippines
‘Do not forget the lessons of martial law’ — Cardinal Jose...
"In the middle of darkness, we saw light. In the face of the bad things that happened, we learned lessons"
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