Tag: Human rights
The real-life violence that inspired South Korea’s ‘Squid Game’
"I wanted to show that any ordinary middle-class person in the world we live in today can fall to the bottom of the economic ladder overnight"
‘Draconian’ Vietnam internet law heightens free speech fears
Decree 147, as it is known, builds on a 2018 cybersecurity law that was sharply criticized by the United States, European Union and internet freedom advocates
Myanmar Catholics brace for somber Christmas
Since the military junta seized power in February 2021, Myanmar has been embroiled in a violent civil war
BBC investigation reveals Facebook limits reach of Palestinian media amid conflict
BBC News Arabic found a steep 77% drop in audience engagement for prominent Palestinian news pages in Gaza and the West Bank
Christian youth group calls for justice as Quad Committee implicates Duterte...
“It would be the Christmas gift for Filipinos to hold accountable and to jail Duterte and his stooges,” said SCMP National Chairperson
‘Triumph of faith’: Bishop hails Veloso’s return to Philippines
The return of the 39-year-old mother who has two children, the bishop said, is meaningful as it coincided with International Migrants Day
Veloso family prays for Mary Jane’s safe homecoming
Supporters unveiled banners urging Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant Mary Jane Veloso full clemency upon her return
Interfaith gathering in Manipur promotes forgiveness amid mourning and violence
It featured prayers for those who lost their lives in the violence and expressions of sympathy for survivors grappling with pain and loss
Indonesian Jesuits launch program to address democracy and social justice challenges
Located in Central Jakarta, PRAKSIS aims to address the many challenges that Indonesia's democratic project faces.
Catholic group joins growing calls for Korean president’s impeachment
A Catholic advocacy group in South Korea has added its voice to mounting calls for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, amid escalating...