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For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano

Just last year, the United Nations (UN) Women - Philippines also recognized the contribution of Ujano in championing human rights. She received a distinction as a Feminist Champion against Gender-Based Violence, along with other long-time women’s rights defenders Aida Santos, former executive director of Women's Educational, Development, Productivity, & Research Org (WeDpro) and Princess Nemenzo, former executive director of WomanHealth. The post For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated News2 hr. 39 min. ago

‘Katapusan na’: This 80-year-old nun thought she would die at EDSA

Watch this video interview with Sister Cho Borromeo, an 80-year-old Franciscan nun, who recounts People Power from the perspective of church workers waiting to be bombed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Jesuit who didn t want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina s first female saint

Jesuit who didn t want to marry or be a nun, will be Argentina s first female saint.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom

In this story, Bulatlat highlights the story of women writers who are in detention for expressing their criticism and dissent through their craft. The post Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Australian Open: Djokovic says ‘fire still burning’

Novak Djokovic said the fire “is still burning” after outclassing Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and stay on track for a record 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian on Sunday ran rings around his French opponent on Rod Laver Arena, winning 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 to underline his status as red-hot.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 21st, 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

Cebu Daily Newscast: Barangay Councilor, SK chairman caught inside motel in Lapu-Lapu, detained, freed

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Barangay Councilor, SK chairman caught inside motel in Lapu-Lapu, detained, freed A barangay councilor and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman of a northern Cebu town were apprehended inside a motel room.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Scientists group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island

The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People condemned the harassment of Filipino marine scientists who were conducting research at sandbars near Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Calls for release of 24-year-old Filipino journalist, rights advocates heightened

Calls for release of 24-year-old Filipino journalist, rights advocates heightened.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Australian Open: Osaka out, Gauff, Medvedev in for next round

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam comeback ended at the first hurdle on Monday but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men’s third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on in Melbourne. On a baking-hot day, men’s seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and women’s sixth seed Ons Jabeur also tasted first-round victory. But Wimbledon champion Marketa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo 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 dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Officials slam DEPW, contractor over delay in drainage project

Officials slam DEPW, contractor over delay in drainage project.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

PH media organizations slam Chinese Foreign Ministry

PH media organizations slam Chinese Foreign Ministry.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit

Altermidya and the NUJP said Presidential Task Force on Media Security executive director Paulino Gutierrez’s attack against journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio also proves the absurdity of his agency’s continued existence. The post Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 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

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

PRO-Western Visayas net P2.2M shabu in overnight operations

PRO-Western Visayas net P2.2M shabu in overnight operations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Super rights body

The creation of a so-called “super body” to enhance the human rights situation in the country has been greeted with skepticism by rights advocates, who think it will simply gloss over continuing violations under the current administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News19 hr. 30 min. ago

Marcos forms human rights coordination body

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a body on human rights coordination to enhance mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, a move viewed by advocates as a "desperate attempt to window-dress" the situation in the country. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Australia: Spotlight Rights at Summit with ASEAN

(Sydney) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should focus on human rights concerns and democratic backsliding at the upcoming summit with Southeast Asian leaders, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Albanese will host leaders from nine of the countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the ASEAN-Australia Special Sum.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024