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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups

The composition is the most fundamental defect of the Special Committee, agencies, which civil society organizations said, “not only failed to address the many human rights issues relating to the brutal ‘war on drugs’ and suppression of freedoms and dissent but are, in fact, part of the problem.” The post ‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

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

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

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 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

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

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

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 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

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

End-of-roster Alas addition Panique sparks underdog hope as Kazakhstan rolls to AVC final

The 19-year-old prospect Arah Panique, a final addition to the hastily formed Alas Pilipinas, delivers for the host nation in the semifinal against Kazakhstan, when no one else could amid a cold start.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Rizal Xentro Mall rolls; Pampanga bounces back

Rizal Xentro Mall sustained its strong start with a 71-69 dumping of Muntinlupa last Monday in the MPBL Sixth Season at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Petron rolls back LPG price by P11 per 11-kg cylinder

MANILA, Philippines — Petron Corp. slashed the price of its liquefied petroleum gas product after implementing increases for three consecutive months this year. In its advisory, Petron said its LPG price was cut by P1 per kilogram (kg) or a total of P11 per 11-kg cylinder effective April 1 at 12 noon. “This reflects the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Red-hot San Miguel rolls into finals as Ginebra suffers unprecedented sweep

San Miguel becomes the first team to sweep Barangay Ginebra in a best-of-five series in over a decade as it advances to the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals on a nine-game winning streak.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Philta back in ITF rolls

After three years in limbo, the Philippine Tennis Association is back in the good graces of the International Tennis Federation after the world-governing tennis body lifted the latter’s suspension......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024