Tag: Human rights
Unfinished Struggle for Philippine Independence
It is imperative for the Filipino people to recognize that the journey toward true independence and self-determination is far from over
Fishers raise alarm over harassment of elderly leader
The elderly has been repeatedly approached by suspected state agents and was offered livelihood support in exchange for his “cooperation"
Caritas Internationalis head calls for united action in response to cries...
He encouraged everyone to work together responsibly and proactively in addressing the needs of the earth and those in poverty
Indigenous Peoples groups decry trumped-up charges, terrorist designations
Longid described the Anti-Terrorism Act as providing a "broad framework" that facilitates human rights abuses
Pope Francis calls for foreign debt forgiveness in Jubilee Year
"We are now faced with a debt crisis that mainly affects the countries of the Global South, generating misery and distress"
Footsteps of Father Picx
As we bid farewell to our brother, let us honor his memory by continuing the journey he started toward a more just and compassionate world
Caritas PH new executive director vows to strengthen human rights, ecumenical...
“Becoming the church of the poor is something very crucial" and “bigger than human rights because it encompasses human rights”.
We have just lost a prophet for peace and justice
His commitment to denouncing the extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests orchestrated by the government of Rodrigo Duterte
Pope Francis calls for prayer for suffering children due to conflicts
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, Israel has been responsible for the deaths of over 13,000 children in Gaza
Human rights experts raise concerns over proposed Indigenous Peoples code in...
"We are facing a clash of frameworks that disrupts the resolution of key issues such as identity and ancestral domain"
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