Tag: Human rights
Priest says rights defenders, including church workers, continue to face threats...
“Let us not be afraid even if we are branded, or red-tagged," said Father Buenafe, adding that the call of the Gospel is very clear
Philippines’ feast of Child Jesus a reminder of the gift of...
Human life should be seen not just as a fundamental human right but as a gift from the Creator
Human Rights Watch calls on Indonesia, ASEAN to pressure Myanmar to...
HRW called on Indonesia to take action to hold the Myanmar junta accountable for its failure to implement a regional five-point consensus
‘Red-tagging,’ attacks on journalists flagged in human rights report on Philippines
HRW’s World Report 2023 said government and military officials continue to accuse civil society groups of being supporters of insurgents
Religious superiors welcome dismissal of perjury case against nun, rights advocates
“CMSP is so happy that the Lord heard our prayer that justice will reign…. We are happy for the result, the outcome of the case”
Philippine drug-related killings continue despite ‘shift’ of focus in drug war...
In its World Report 2023, HRW said the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not ended the government’s “war on drugs”
Rights group slams continuous detention of ailing political prisoner
The human rights group also alleged that authorities “planted pieces of evidence” and “perjured testimonies” against the accused
Indonesian president regrets past rights abuses in country
He said the government was trying to "rehabilitate" the victims' rights "without negating the judicial resolution”
Philippine court clears Catholic missionary nun, rights activists of perjury charges
Human rights groups maintained that the case was “aimed at disrupting our work … in helping victims (of rights violations) seek justice"
End tolerance of child abuse by teachers
When teachers receive a credible report of child sexual abuse in a school, they have to act to protect that child and many other children