Topic: Human Rights
God bless the poor God bless the victims of injustice
September 4, 2012 · By Belinda Parrenas, Holy Family
I was touched by the article of Father Shay Cullen entitled, Helping others directs us on our path to happiness (Mabuhay, June 10), especially where he wrote, “To believe in justice, but not to help victims is hypocrisy.” In other words, intelligence is nothing unless it is exercised and there is no point teaching about [...]
Read More...Paedophile’s accomplice and former wife released from prison early
August 29, 2012 · , Ian Traynor Brussels guardian.co.uk
The accomplice and former wife of a Belgian paedophile and murderer has been allowed to go free after serving half her sentence for involvement in child abductions, rapes and murders that plunged the national judicial system into crisis. Michelle Martin, the former wife of Marc Dutroux, who received a 30-year sentence for aiding and abetting [...]
Read More...Prostitution in the Philippines – a time for change
July 30, 2012 · By Fr James McTavish, FMVD
More than ever before, prostitution has become institutionalized, organized, and globalized (i.e. through trafficking and the internet). If we look at the streets around us we see the explosion in budget hotels which are so clean but not so good, the all pervasive sight of girly bars and the numerous high class clubs and establishments [...]
Read More...MEDIA PRACTITIONERS HAVE A MISSION, PROMOTE TRUTH, LIFE,JUSTICE AND PEACE.
July 24, 2012 · , http://cpj.org/killed/asia/philippines/
Romeo Olea, Gerardo Ortegas and Dennis Cuesta, murdered in defense of truth. AS WRITERS JOURNALISTS AND INTERNET COMMUNICATORS WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO WITNESS TO THE THE TRUTH ,INTEGRITY,HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE. Reclaiming communication for life, justice and peace (WCC via CNUA) Statement from the International Consultation on the Theme of the World Council of [...]
Read More...Campaign to stop rape and gender violence in conflict
July 3, 2012 · , JRS, 28 June 2012, "Campaign to stop rape and gender violence in conflict", http://www.stoprapeinconflict.org/ http://www.jrs.net
Earlier this month, Jesuit Refugee Service officially signed on as a member of the latest civil society coalition, the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict. Large numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons suffer sexual- and gender based violence in their homes, while they flee and once they arrive in their [...]
Read More...Report Details History of Abuse in Australian Military
June 28, 2012 · By Matt Siegel, http://www.nytimes.com
SYDNEY, Australia — newly released documents detail numerous cases of physical and sexual abuse of minors in Australia’s armed forces dating back to the 1950s, prompting Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Friday to raise the possibility of a high-level public inquiry. The cases are described in a confidential report commissioned by the Australian military last year and [...]
Read More...Cebu City outlaws corporal punishment of children
June 28, 2012 · By Doris C. Bongcac, Inquirer Visayas
CEBU CITY, Philippines—just pinching a child’s ear is now prohibited in Cebu City. The Cebu City Council passed on Wednesday an ordinance that prohibits parents, guardians, relatives, teachers, nannies and househelp from inflicting pain or causing humiliation in disciplining children under their care. Among the acts prohibited by the ordinance are shaving of a child’s [...]
Read More...Migrant women treated like slaves
June 9, 2012 · By Nguyen Hung, http://www.asianews.it
Hanoi (AsiaNews) – Thousands of Vietnamese women who immigrate to Malaysia full of hope for a brighter future and better wages find themselves instead victims of abuse, exploitation and prostitution. About 100,000 Vietnamese work in the Muslim country, 60 per cent women, mostly from the poorer regions of Vietnam. They are not very educated and [...]
Read More...The Time of Transparency
June 2, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The conviction of the Philippine Chief Justice Corona for dishonesty having failed to tell the truth in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) as required of every public official by law is a serious event in the history of the Philippines.
Read More...The Walk to Freedom and Dignity
April 19, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The day he walked to freedom was a happy day in the life of fourteen-year-old Miguel. For months he had been detained in the Parañaque jail, accused of stealing a pair of flip-flops, worth no more than 50 cents. He was, at first locked in an overcrowded cell that was a living hell of squashed [...]
Read More...International Roma Day
April 8, 2012 · By Hillary Rodham Clinton
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I want to send best wishes to all Roma as they mark International Roma Day. Today we celebrate the history, impact and culture of Romani people. From music and art to science and literature, Romani people have contributed in ways large and small to the fabric of countless societies.
Read More...Asia: Discrimination and violence hamper gender equity
March 8, 2012 · , http://www.ethicsinaction.asia
Today marks the International Women’s Day, a day to reflect on the gains achieved by women in the respect and protection of their rights and to denounce the places in which those rights are too frequently trampled on. In its 1977 resolution 32/142, the United Nations General Assembly called for the proclaiming of a UN [...]
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