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Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts
“They are faking these all, as the Marcos Jr. [administration] has stepped up its policy of wanton repression against the people, violating rights and basic freedoms including our freedom of expression." The post Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
UP Physicists Present Network Science Research at the House of Representatives
Dr. Reinabelle Reyes and Dr. May Lim of the UP Diliman National Institute of Physics (UPD-CS NIP) presented their research on transport network efficiency at the recent House Committee on Visayas Development meeting on February 6, 2024. Together with independent researcher JC Albert Peralta, Dr. Reyes and Dr. Lim used a 300-year-old math discipline called […].....»»
UN Special Rapporteurs raise concerns on rights violations committed in PH using terror laws, counterinsurgency measures
UN Special Rapporteurs sent communications on October 23, 2023 to the Marcos Jr. government calling attention to human rights violations committed in the course of implementing the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020......»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
Aglipayan Church stands with the indigenous peoples
“It is crucial to recognize the challenges faced by indigenous peoples. These include land rights issues, displacements from their ancestral domains due to mining activities, and militarization leading to armed conflicts and human rights violations,” the project rationale said. The post Aglipayan Church stands with the indigenous peoples appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 activists kidnapped in Pangasinan
The Commission on Human Rights has called for a search for two environmental rights defenders and church workers who were reportedly kidnapped in Pangasinan last weekend......»»
Rights groups refute Marcos’ claim of ‘progress’ in ending drug war abuses
Human rights groups on Thursday refuted the president’s recent claim that the government is “progressing” in terms of curbing police abuses in the so-called “war on drugs” initiated by his predecessor......»»
Chadian Commission President Removed at Critical Moment
Last week, a prominent rights defender, Mahamat Nour Ahmat Ibedou, was removed from his post as president of the National Human Rights Commission. His departure is a blow for a country facing presidential elections.On October 20, 2022, security forces in Chad fired live ammunition at protesters, killing and injuring scores. Hundreds of men and boys were arrested, and many were taken to Koro Toro, a high.....»»
Cambodia: Carbon Offsetting Project Violates Indigenous Group s Rights
(Bangkok) - A major carbon offsetting project in Cambodia shows that such initiatives can harm Indigenous people when communities' effective participation and consent are not ensured, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.Violations of Chong.....»»
Rights groups score gov t for ‘whitewashing’ abuses ahead of UN rapporteur visit
Karapatan said on Sunday that even as the government has publicly welcomed the visit of the UN rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, it has also “disregarded, shrugged off, and rejected” previous findings by UN special rapporteurs on the country’s human rights situation......»»
Karapatan to President Marcos: Cease deceptive practices
Rights group Karapatan yesterday urged the Marcos administration to cease deceptive practices regarding the human rights situation in the country......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Clean water finally
In July 2010 through a resolution, the United Nations General Assembly explicitly recognized the human right to water and sanitation and acknowledged that clean drinking water and sanitation are essential to the realization of all human rights......»»
8 facts you need to know about human trafficking in the 21st century
Human trafficking is a pressing global problem that continues to affect millions of people, despite widespread efforts to combat it. To shed light on this pervasive issue, here are eight key facts about human trafficking in the 21st century that help to better understand why this crime occurs, how victims are recruited and exploited, and the links between human traffickin.....»»
Pasig RTC inisyu warrant: Quiboloy swak sa human trafficking
Inilabas na ng Pasig Regional Trial Court ang arrest warrant kay Pastor Apollo Quiboloy sa kasong human trafficking. The post Pasig RTC inisyu warrant: Quiboloy swak sa human trafficking first appeared on Abante......»»
Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura s story
The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human traffi.....»»
Mark Bautista nawagtangan og mga projects human mi-angkon nga bisexual
Human sa iyang pag-angkon nga usa siya ka bisexual, grabe ang iyang nasinati nga pagkunhod sa mga proyekto nga iyang nadawat. Giangkon kini ni Mark Bautista human siya gipangutana ni Karen Davila sa usa ka interview niadtong Huwebes, Pebrero 8, kun may epekto ba sa iyang career ang iyang pag-angkon nga usa siya ka bisexual......»»
‘Terrorism financing’ cases filed vs activists
Even before the Supreme Court ruled that red-tagging threatens one’s life, liberty and security, the state security forces have been utilizing two existing laws – the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act – to suppress or harass human rights defenders and political activists/dissenters......»»
Imee on CBRT issue: Should have been settled before project was started
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos believes that while local officials in Cebu “know much better” in handling the issues hounding the ongoing construction of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT), she said issues should have been addressed before the project was actually started. “Sadly, this all should have been settled before the national.....»»