Tag: Human rights
Yahya Sinwar’s killing will not end the Gaza war
"It seems Israel would not defeat Hamas or Hezbollah. For every fighter killed, two more will replace him."
Sri Lanka’s New President vows uncompromised probe into 2019 Easter attacks
The new leader of Sri Lanka vowed that the reopened investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks would not be compromised, as he ordered...
The extent of child sexual abuse
An earlier Unicef survey found that in the Philippines, 7 million children are reportedly sexually and physically abused every year
Holy See supporting future Convention on crimes against humanity
Unlike war crimes, genocide, torture, and enforced disappearance, there is still no international treaty dedicated to crimes against humanity
Disaster victims gather, urge Philippine government to prioritize people over profit
"We are here to hold accountable those who have neglected their duties and to demand that our government prioritize people over profit"
Now the truth is coming out at Congress’ quad-committee hearing
Others blamed us for inventing stories, claiming we were sowing hatred. They told us we should help clean society of its lawless elements
Medical facilities can no longer cope with needs, casualties in Gaza...
MSF recorded that only 17 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functional. Six of their staff have also been killed
The struggle for justice for victims of child sexual abuse
Records across the nation reveal that hundreds of child sex abuse cases are archived – means trials for these cases cannot proceed
Voters caution urged against candidates accused of endangering communities and ecology
A pro-environment group in Manila expressed opposition against the candidates for the upcoming senatorial race, citing accounts of red-tagging activists and endorsing environmentally damaging...
Human Rights Watch demands justice as hearings unveil Duterte-era killings
Philippine Congress has held hearings exposing high-ranking officials involved in orchestrating targeted killings during the "war on drugs"
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