Tag: Human rights
Catholic prelate, activists question ‘absolute pardon’ granted to US Marine who...
President Duterte granted “absolute pardon” to a US Marine who was convicted of homicide over the killing of a Filipino transgender woman
Families of political prisoners appeal for compassion on Virgin’s feast day
The demonstration is a “reminder” of the petition for humanitarian release before the Supreme Court that was filed five months ago
Disney’s Mulan draws flak for filming in China’s Xinjiang region
Corporate giant has been accused of ‘profiteering in the shadow of concentration camps’
AI warns violence between state forces, rebels puts tribal people’s lives...
Harassment of communities are reportedly perpetrated both by the military and the rebels, resulting in internal displacement
Condemning history to a lie: The fantasy that was Marcos
It has been said that history is written by victors. Now that Marcos had been ousted, it’s time we call a spade a spade.
UN rights body urged to recognize ‘right to a safe environment’
Organizations around the world urge the UN human rights body to recognize the "human right of all" to a "sustainable environment”
Philippine church leaders hit proposal to honor former dictator Marcos
At least 197 members of the House of Representatives voted to declare Sept. 11 as “President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Day” in Ilocos
International group decries attacks on Philippines’ tribal people
The Indigenous Peoples Rights International condemned what it called a “series of attacks” allegedly perpetrated by state forces
Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge executioner turned born-again Christian, Duch, dies
In 2010, an UN-backed tribunal found him guilty of mass murder, torture and crimes against humanity
Ethnic Mongolians in China protest removal of traditional language in schools
Move is part of a wider push by Beijing to wipe out Mongolian culture in the region, says rights group
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