Tag: Human rights
Government is only respected when it respects human rights of all
Credibility and legitimacy of any administration to govern depends on its commitment and success in protecting and defending these rights
PH groups commemorate ‘Nakba’ in support of Palestine
“Nakba” is the Palestinian word for “catastrophe” that describes the displacement of around 750,000 Palestinians
Anti-mining activists killed in alarming numbers under Duterte
What has also continued – despite the killing of environmental defenders like Chad – is the advocacy work of environmental defenders
A 13-year fight for justice in Philippine activist’s murder
Ortega was a passionate defender of Palawan's environment, home to beautiful beaches, stunning coral reefs, and biodiverse forests
CHR: No conflict seen with new Marcos rights coordination committee
Palpal-latoc declined to comment in detail about the new committee, saying the new body has yet to formulate its implementing guidelines
Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing...
Jo Hiranaka of UNESCO Bangkok mentioned that over 749 journalists were assaulted during the last 15 years, with 44 of them being murdered
ICRC calls for protection of civilians in Rafah
The ICRC stated that intensified military operations would threaten civilians, who struggle with access to essential services
Caritas Philippines describes SC ruling on red-tagging as ‘game-changer’
Caritas PH called on government and military to respect the court's decision and protect all citizens, regardless of their political views
Land distribution in Tinang: result of collective action
It took three decades of struggle for land rights before the Tinang farmers were installed to their land on May 8
Christian youth group lauds High Court’s decision on ‘red-tagging’
Red-tagging practices, including "vilification, labeling, and guilt by association," threaten a person's right to life, liberty, or security
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