May, 2016
PREDA Boys and Girls and the Japanese Group
May 30, 2016 ·
Preda boys and girls poise with the Japanese dancing group in Olongapo City on Sunday 29 May during the power dance tournament.The Japanese group visited the boys home after the event. Preda News. [email protected]
Read More...Women in India want national policy for rape survivors
May 30, 2016 · By Ritu Sharma, New Delhi for www.ucanews.com
This is an urgent need because of the growing incidents of sexual offences, says Catholic nun Women activists in India have welcomed the Supreme Court directing the federal government to come up with a national policy for the rehabilitation of rape survivors. “There has been no policy in the past and nothing in the present,” […]
Read More...Indonesian church officials criticize sexual offenders law
May 30, 2016 · By Katharina R. Lestari, Jakarta for www.ucanews.com
Chemical castration is cruel and unusual punishment, they say Indonesian church officials said a decree signed by President Joko Widodo allowing chemical castration for sex offenders who prey on children was unnecessary. President Widodo signed on May 25 the new regulation, which also requires parolees to wear electronic monitoring devices. The new regulations came in […]
Read More...The Destructive Trade in Dangerous Drugs
May 30, 2016 ·
The Destructive Trade in Dangerous Drugs Fr. Shay Cullen Fr. Shay Cullen 28 May 2016 Young people by the thousands are dropping dead by consuming chemicals into their bodies to forget their problems or just to get an exciting high and overcome inhibition. A few weeks ago in an open air dance concert in Manila, […]
Read More...Cancer risk to kids from cannabis use
May 25, 2016 · By Cathy O’Leary - The West Australian for au.news.yahoo.com
WA researchers have warned that cannabis use causes genetic mutations that can be passed on to children and grandchildren. University of WA scientists found cannabis alters a person’s DNA structure, potentially exposing future generations to serious illnesses and diseases such as cancer. They said the implications for future generations had not been understood and were […]
Read More...Cebu gov’t supports Duterte’s planned curfew for minors
May 25, 2016 · By Richale Cabauatan for www.rappler.com
(UPDATED) A resolution supporting the reimposition of the death penalty, however, is deferred CEBU CITY, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Cebu provincial board approved on Monday, May 23, the resolution supporting a 10 pm curfew for minors, effective June 30, when the new set of elected officials start their term. The provincial board passed the local […]
Read More...A TRIBUTE TO Klaus Wöldecke FROM THE PREDA FAIR TRADE FAMILY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
May 25, 2016 ·
On behalf of all the members of the Preda Fair Trade I send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Klaus Wöldecke and share our loss with our friends and supporters among the members of the World Shop Association. Weltladen-Dachverband e.V. Mainz . Klaus’s passing is a great loss to all of us in this world. He has […]
Read More...Brazil bars Australian swim coach from Olympics over sex abuse claims
May 24, 2016 · By Agence France-Presse for www.rappler.com/
The Brazilian Olympic Committee has barred an Australian swim coach from participating in the Rio Games after accusations he sexually abused teenage girls RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – The Brazilian Olympic Committee has barred an Australian swim coach who works in Brazil from participating in the Rio Games after accusations he sexually abused teenage girls, […]
Read More...Political Power and Sexism
May 20, 2016 ·
Political Power and Sexism Fr. Shay Cullen Fury, anger and outspoken protest was registered by a group of French women politicians in France demanding an end to the sexual harassment and sexism among male politicians and government officials which they themselves were subjected to. They directed their sharp criticism at an enduring attitude and what […]
Read More...The Harrowing Story Of Filipina Women Enslaved In Japan’s Wartime Rape Camps
May 20, 2016 · By Marilyn Campbell, QUT for www.huffingtonpost.com
“We need to understand their place in history,” says writer M. Evelina Galang. “We need to make sure it never happens again.” It has taken M. Evelina Galang almost 20 years to chronicle one of her nation’s greatest traumas. It’s the story of how women finally broke their silence in the wake of war and […]
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