Tag: indigenous people
Philippine Catholic educators decry displacement of Palawan indigenous communities
Catholic educators expressed solidarity with Indigenous communities in Palawan facing eviction, condemning violence, and urging respect for ancestral rights, justice, and ecological protection.
On April...
Report submitted to UN cites worsening rights violations against Indigenous peoples...
Indigenous communities in the Philippines remain under threat despite existing legal protections, according to a newly released report submitted to the United Nations by...
Puerto Princesa bishop urges government action amid armed tension on Molbog...
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa raised alarm over the presence of armed groups that entered the island before dawn
SPOTLIGHT: Climb Lower
Trekking through treacherous mountain paths to bring hope where none existed, their footsteps changed lives
Asian bishops hail grassroots, youth climate action as ‘signs of hope’...
“These efforts sustain biodiversity and the livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples, who are at the forefront of climate action"
Women’s seminar in northern Thailand reinforces call for inclusive Church leadership
Women are encouraged to connect faith with action, exploring themes of compassion, vulnerability, hope, and love in service
Synodality meets Indigenous wisdom in new Asia-centered book
A collection of papers, reflections, pastoral experiences, and proposals aimed at amplifying Indigenous voices within the universal Church
Catholic social teaching and Indigenous rights: A moral call to action
Upholding the rights of Indigenous peoples is not merely a legal obligation but a moral responsibility deeply rooted in Catholic teachings
Church leaders in Asia and Oceania encouraged to champion Indigenous rights,...
RAEON highlighted the worsening threats to biodiversity, ocean sustainability, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples
Bishop calls for increased protection, support for IPs
The Bontoc-Lagawe prelate underscored the importance of finding ‘suitable partners’ to advocate for their rights and well-being
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