Topic: Human Rights
EU, Italy press justice for Fr. Fausto ‘Pops’ Tentorio
December 8, 2011 · By TJ Burgonio, Philippine Daily Inquirer
In the absence of strong leads on the Oct. 17 murder of Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio, officials from the European Union and the Italian Embassy in Manila pressed the Philippine government to step up efforts to unmask the killing’s perpetrators…
Read More...The Judiciary on trial
December 7, 2011 · By Samuel V. Señoren, Business World Online
The indictment and forthcoming trial of former President Arroyo has exposed the criminal justice system to international scrutiny in what could very well be an overdue stress test for democracy in the Philippines. Mrs. Arroyo is the main respondent in a criminal proceeding where she stands accused of rigging the 2007 midterm elections. But as […]
Read More...United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review
November 28, 2011 ·
Jubilee Campaign promotes the human rights and religious liberty of ethnic and religious minorities; advocates the release of prisoners of conscience imprisoned on account of their faith; advocates for and assists refugees fleeing religious based persecution; and protects and promotes the dignity and safety of children from bodily harm and sexual exploitation.
Read More...Martin Sheen and son recall PH shoot in ’76
November 19, 2011 · By Ruben V. Nepales, Philippine Daily Inquirer
LOS ANGELES – While we were interviewing the father and son team of Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez for their movie “The Way,” the former’sfilm, “Apocalypse Now,” and its tumultuous shoot in the Philippines came up.
Read More...Catholic nun shot dead
November 16, 2011 ·
A 53-year-old nun from Kerala who led campaigns to defend tribal rights was shot dead Wednesday in Jharkhand. Sister Valsa John, who belonged to the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, was killed during an alleged encounter near her home in the early hours of yesterday morning in Pakur district. Bishop Julius Marandi of […]
Read More...OPEN LETTER TO PRES. AQUINO AND XSTRATA
November 7, 2011 ·
This is an open letter to President Aquino and Peter Forrestal, President of Sagittarius Mining, Inc. (SMI), a sequel to my previous column on the possible link in the murder of Fr. Tentorio to the Xstrata mining project in Tampakan, South Cotabato. The Xstrata project in Tampakan will be, if you approved it, Mr. President, […]
Read More...Most London sex workers 'not trafficked', says study
October 31, 2011 · , BBC News
The majority of interviewed migrant workers in the sex industry in London are not forced nor trafficked, says a report. The International Union of Sex Workers (IUSW) welcomed the new research by a team led by Dr Nick Mai. The Metropolitan Police said it worked hard to prevent trafficking. Last year the Association of Chief Police […]
Read More...Statement of Solidarity from the People of Faith in Australia and Aotearoa
October 23, 2011 · By CAFCA
We, leaders and members of the clergy and church-based justice and peace advocacy programmes in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, are greatly shocked and saddened over the news that Italian missionary Fr. Fausto Tentorio…
Read More...Are Mining Interests Behind The Assassination of Father Fausto?
October 21, 2011 ·
The Philippine Misereor Partnership Anti Mining Campaign strongly condemns and shares in the deep bereavement for another great loss in the aspirations of peoples and communities for a more just, peaceful and sustainably developed society.
Read More...Italian priest shot dead in North Cotabato
October 17, 2011 ·
An Italian Catholic priest who spent three decades working in the violence-plagued southern Philippines was shot dead inside his church compound on Monday, his superiors said.
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