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CHR sees potential in new human rights coordinating body

In a statement, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said that an integrated government approach is crucial in addressing human rights issues in the country. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 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

New Vatican document on human rights condemns gender theory, digital violence

The Vatican has released a new document updating the Church’s teachings on human rights touching on contemporary issues such as abortion, gender theory, sex change and digital violence......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law

In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide

Wegotmail: Center for Trade Union and Human Rights statement on Masara landslide.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations

"The Philippine government will become a laughing stock in the international community if it does not heed SR Khan's findings." The post Journalists, human rights defenders welcome UN expert recommendations appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders

Proposed US Law Would Protect Human Rights Defenders.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH

Human rights group emphasized the importance UN Special Rapporteur's visit, adding that this is the chance to show the international community that all is not well in the Philippines, and how current government policies, laws and programs have led to killings and various forms of human rights violations. The post Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

A Human Rights Economy is Key to Sustainable Development

A Human Rights Economy is Key to Sustainable Development.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Rwanda: End Abuses Against Journalists

(Nairobi) - Rwandan authorities should release journalist Dieudonne Niyonsenga, also known as Cyuma Hassan, and urgently investigate serious torture allegations he has made and ensure his rights to freedom of expression, a fair trial and to freedom from torture and ill treatment are respected, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities' failure to transparently accoun.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

New directions for human development in the Phl

Human development revolves around elevating peoples’ capabilities, broadening the scope of their choices, upholding their freedom and advocating for their human rights......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

US States Should Ensure Indigenous Voting Rights

US States Should Ensure Indigenous Voting Rights.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Indonesia: Protect Newly Arrived Rohingya Refugees

(Jakarta) - Indonesian authorities should immediately stop all pushbacks of boats carrying ethnic Rohingya refugees, and investigate and end all assaults on refugees, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should allow them to disembark in the nearest safe port, provide protection and humanitarian assistance, and investigate online incitement of violence against.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Personal grudge seen as reason behind the stabbing incident in Lapu-Lapu City

Personal grudge seen as reason behind the stabbing incident in Lapu-Lapu City.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated News20 hr. 10 min. ago

US: No reason for China to overreact to drills

There is no reason for China to overreact to the joint maritime patrol conducted by Manila, Washington, Tokyo and Canberra in the South China Sea as the activity is in line with freedom of navigation and international law, a White House official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

‘No reason for pork price surge in Visayas, Mindanao’

There is no reason for the spike in retail prices of pork in the Visayas and Mindanao, as the prevailing live weight cost is only P180 per kilo, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Comelec says systems can thwart foreign interference

The Commission on Elections is preparing to defend its servers from attempts to hack it in the 2025 midterm polls, its chairperson announced on Wednesday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Absurdity at its worst

Awards bring to mind honor, prestige and ostensibly being the best. But some exist for the sheer ridiculousness of it......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

EU: Falling Short of Protecting Those Most in Need

(Brussels, January 11, 2023) - The European Union and its member states renewed their commitments to uphold and protect rights in 2023, but they have persistently failed to translate these commitments into practice, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024