The Philippines has reiterated its intention to work with fellow United Nations member states in promoting human rights and upholding fundamental freedoms such as of the press. (Photo courtesy of the DFA) During the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) human rights dialogue in Siem Reap,...
CEBU CITY – Various cause-oriented groups urged the government to protect human rights and find solutions to problems currently besetting the country during the commemoration of the 159th birth anniversary of revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio on Wednesday, Nov. 30. MEMBERS of cause-oriented...
Human rights defenders are not alone in their fight because there are indeed violations of human rights, United States Vice President Kamala Harris said. Talking about empowerment at a town hall in Pasay City, Harris said this is one of the things required when fighting for human rights—a kind of...
Senator Francis Tolentino, chairman of the Senate committee on justice and human rights, has issued a notice of public hearing to discuss the proposed naturalization of American basketball player Justin Donta Brownlee . This followed the referral of Senate Bill 1336 authored by Senator Juan Edgardo...
Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante, Jr. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, pitched a lineup of proposed measures forming part of his committee’s legislative priorities in the 19th Congress that “would definitely bear the mark of a rights-based approach to legislation.” (Karapatan / Manila Bulletin)...
Progressive groups in the country pushed for the prosecution of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged “crimes against humanity.” Alliance of Filipino women, Gabriela, on Monday, Nov. 14, said attacks carried out against women activists during the Duterte administration...
Tha camp of Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has downplayed the filing of its very own measure that sought to define and protect the rights of heterosexuals. Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Facebook) "While we welcome interest in HB 5717, it is our hope that attention...
MUMBAI, India -- UN chief Antonio Guterres chided India during a visit Wednesday over its human rights record, which critics say has regressed under Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since Modi came to power in 2014 in the Hindu-majority nation of 1.4 billion, campaigners say...
GENEVA,Switzerland -- The UN Human Rights Council on Thursday voted against debating alleged widespread abuses in China's Xinjiang region after intense lobbying by Beijing, in a heavy setback for Western nations. This file photo taken on May 31, 2019 shows a watchtower on a high-security facility...
Sagip Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta wants to know if his right to education was violated after he was dropped by his advisor as he was finishing his doctoral dissertation in 2017. Sagip Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta during the CHR budget hearing on Sept. 15. (Screencap from House of...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- China wrapped up a two-day offensive at the UN on Wednesday against a report listing violations in its Xinjiang region, as Western countries remain uncertain on how to respond. This file photo taken on May 31, 2019 shows a watchtower on a high-security facility near what is...
PEKIN, China -- A UN report said claims of torture and forced labour in China's Xinjiang are credible and warned crimes against humanity may have taken place, allegations condemned Thursday by Beijing as a "political tool" aimed at containing the country. This file photo taken on May 31, 2019 shows...
