Tag: Human rights
Groups urge gov’t to prioritize reopening of Lumad schools in Mindanao
An estimate of 10,000 IP students in Mindanao who were affected after the discontinuation of over 200 Lumad schools
Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermines women’s dignity, says human rights...
It is not the first time attempts have been made to amend the Personal Status Law. The earliest attempts date back to 2003
Philippines pushes landmark law to hold polluters accountable for climate loss
“Loss and damage should be treated as part of the remediation pillar of climate justice,” said United Nations Special Rapporteur Surya Deva
Renewed ethnoreligious violence erupts in India’s Manipur, leaving dozens dead and...
The latest violence was allegedly triggered by the murder of a young Kuki woman, whose body was discovered abandoned in a river
Interfaith summit in Manila calls for stronger action against human trafficking
The two-day Southeast Asian Interfaith Summit aims to address modern slavery and the online sexual exploitation of children
Mary Jane Veloso’s father appeals for clemency: ‘The greatest Christmas gift...
“I call on our President to allow Mary Jane to come straight home... it will be the greatest Christmas gift we could ever receive"
Philippine groups to Marcos Jr: Grant clemency to Mary Jane Veloso
A global petition was launched, calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant Veloso clemency on humanitarian grounds
Malaysia pledges action on Rohingya refugee crisis as ASEAN chair
Malaysia would engage with stakeholders in Myanmar to promote inclusive political dialogue aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution
Two decades later, justice eludes Hacienda Luisita massacre victims
Seven people were killed, while an estimated 121 people, including adults and children, were injured, while some 133 were arrested
Philippine church and pro-environment groups slam gas bill amid surge of...
Alminaza said the decision to prioritize fossil fuel development disregards the welfare of the nation’s most vulnerable populations


















