Rights group condemns killings in Masbate
Human rights group Karapatan denounced the recent extrajudicial killing of a farmer In Masbate. The post Rights group condemns killings in Masbate appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group
“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
3ID welcomes CHR probe on killings in Negros Occidental
3ID welcomes CHR probe on killings in Negros Occidental.....»»
A Duterte legacy: Rappler recalls killings in Davao City amid Baste s new drug war
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: April 2, 2024, 1:59 pm CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out that drug-related killings have not stopped in Davao City as the incumbent mayor issued a declaration of his war on illegal drugs. Recalling.....»»
PNP chief brushes off claims of extrajudicial killings under Marcos admin
PNP chief brushes off claims of extrajudicial killings under Marcos admin.....»»
SUSPECTS STILL UNKNOWN | CHR records 45 extrajudicial killings in Negros Occidental in 2023
SUSPECTS STILL UNKNOWN | CHR records 45 extrajudicial killings in Negros Occidental in 2023.....»»
Red-tagging, media killings among issues raised in talk with UN expert — DOJ
United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan addressed concerns about red-tagging, media killings and impunity in a closed-door meeting with officials from the Department of Justice......»»
UN rapporteur asks DOJ about red-tagging, killings
Concerns on red-tagging, media killings and impunity were raised by United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion Irene Khan during her meeting with Department of Justice officials yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL – Probing the drug killings
Whether or not it’s true that probers of the International Criminal Court were in the country last December, the stories should prod Philippine authorities to speed up and intensify their own investigation into possible extrajudicial killings and other state abuses in the so-called war on drugs carried out in the previous administration......»»
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......»»
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,.....»»
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.....»»
Karapatan condemns dismissal of grave threats case vs Duterte
Rights group Karapatan yesterday condemned the Quezon City prosecutor’s office’s decision to dismiss the grave threats complaint filed by ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro against former president Rodrigo Duterte......»»
Marcos inaction emboldens local officials to justify ‘drug war’ killings — rights group
In March, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte announced his campaign against illegal drugs, the same strategy employed by his father, Rodrigo Duterte, both during his time as mayor of the southern Philippine city and later during his presidency from 2016 to 2022......»»