Tag: Human rights

"The accusations against Rementilla, Rubia, and other human rights defenders in the region are based on mass-produced affidavits"

In a telegram delivered by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis expressed his deep sorrow and offered condolences

“A testament to the power of the people” and “a reminder that collective action can overcome even the most daunting challenges”

The Jolo Siege was a military confrontation between the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the government on February 7, 1974

The prelate spoke about the need for the Church to explore “new pathways” to better respond to the dominant values of contemporary times.

The Supreme Court said that the activists had established that there were violations or threats to their “life, liberty, and security.” 

Human trafficking is estimated to be a $150 billion industry that profits off of an estimated 49.6 million victims worldwide

The ICC probe is “not a witch hunt,” but “a crucial step towards ensuring justice and accountability for those responsible."

“No one is scandalized if I give a blessing to an entrepreneur who perhaps exploits people: and this is a very serious sin"

The bishops lambasted Beijing’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea “resulting in the widespread destruction” of marine biodiversity.