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Pakistan: New Government Should Protect Rights

(New York) - Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, should make human rights a key focus of his government, Human Rights Watch said in a letter today to the prime minister. The new Pakistani government should adopt an agenda that actively promotes and protects human rights,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

UK Government Severely Eroded Human Rights in 2023

(London, January 11, 2024) - The United Kingdom government's policies and practices both severely eroded domestic human rights protections and undermined its efforts to promote human rights globally in 2023, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024."T.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon

The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship and was an ardent human rights advocate in the ensuing years. He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 84.Saguisag, along with Jose Diokno, Lore.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Japan Again Calls Out Chinese Government s Rights Abuses

Last week, during China's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Japan expressed "concern about the human rights situation in China" and recommended that Beijing "protect the rights of the minorities, including Tibetans and Uyghurs ... guarantee the fundamental rights and freedom under the Hong Kong basic la.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, is dead at 84

MANILA, Philippines — Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, has died.  His passing was announced by the late senator’s son, Rebo Saguisag, in a statement that he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders

As the motion of reconsideration for the terror charges against Ken Rementilla and Jasmin Rubia was denied by an Antipolo prosecutor, human rights alliance Defend Southern Tagalog calls for accountability of notorious rights violators. The post Rights group calls for deeper look into military’s reprisals vs. rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Brazil: Mixed Rights Record for Lula s First Year

(Sao Paulo) - The administration led by Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made important progress in the protection of the Amazon, women's rights, and other rights during 2023, but has failed to tackle the chronic problem of police abuse or defend human rights consistently abroad, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its&.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says

Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says

Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor

For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders

"Such frivolous yet retaliatory charges pursued by government counsels also show how public funds are being wastefully utilized to go after those who defend and uphold human rights.” The post OSG calls on the court anew to reverse the acquittal of 10 human rights defenders appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

US: Human Rights Guide to 2024 Elections

(Washington, February 7, 2024) - Human Rights Watch on February 7, 2024, released "A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections: Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy."This 15-page guide, aimed at the US congressional and presidential elections in 2024, addresses a wide range of domestic an.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Spyware Targets Human Rights Watch Staff in Jordan

 (Amman) - Two Human Rights Watch staff members based in Jordan have been repeatedly targeted with advanced surveillance spyware, Human Rights Watch said today. The targeting, which violates their right to privacy, began in October 2022 and succeeded briefly in infecting one of their mobile phones.The same spyware was also used to target the devices of at least 33 Jordanian and Jordan-based journalists, act.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Asia: Regional Leadership Needed on Human Rights

(Bangkok) - Increasing repression by governments in Asia is negatively affecting human rights locally and internationally, Human Rights Watch said today in releasing its World Report 2024.In 2023, the Chinese government continued to commit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Kim Chiu ‘short hair’ era: Gipakuratan ang fans sa iyang bag-o nga look

Nagpakurat ang TV host-actress nga si Kim Chiu sa iyang pagsaulog sa iyang 34th nga birthday! Gisorpresa man god niya ang iyang mga fan pinaagi sa iyang bag-o nga hairstyle. Sa Instagram, gibandera ni Kim ang usa ka video nga nipakita sa iyang bag-o nga buhok nga usa na nga “pixie cut.” Ang gicaption niya.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Maris Racal gihatagan ni Vicki Belo og bag nga tag-P400k: ‘It’s so expensive’

Maka sana all na lang gyud ta ani! Walay kabutangan ang kalipay ni Maris Racal sa dihang gi-hatagan siya ni Dra. Vicki Belo og designer bag nga nagkantidad og moabot sa P400, 000. Matud ni Maris nga si Vicki ang una nga mihatag kaniya og Chanel bag.  Ikatulo na usab kini nga higayon nga gihatagan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Maris binigyan uli ni Vicki ng bag worth P400k: Ang ganda! Naiiyak ako!

“AKO lang lang nagbibigay ng designer (bag) kay Maris (Racal)!” Yan ang ipinangalandakan ni Dra. Vicki Belo sa buong universe kamakailan. Yes, yes, yes mga ka-Marites! Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ay mat nagregalo kay Maris ng bonggang-bongga at super expensive na Chanel bag! Nag-collab ang Kapamilya actress at ang celebrity surgeon-dermatologist sa YouTube kung saan mapapanood.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Human rights panels urged to hear out Lascañas testimonies vs Dutertes

Palabay added that with several whistleblowers like Lascañas coming forward with their revelations, the government’s rights commission and the congressional human rights committees should exercise their mandate in “getting to the bottom” of drug-related killings under Rodrigo Duterte’s terms as Davao City mayor until his presidency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Maguindanao del Norte governor’s son appointed to Bangsamoro parliament

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)— The son of designated Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua has been appointed as member of the parliament of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) after his father vacated the post when he assumed as governor of the new province. The appointment of Jamel Balang Macacua, 33, came out last […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024