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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

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