Topic: Human Rights
German Human Rights Network expresses great concern about impunity, extrajudicial killings, and so-called trumped-up charges
June 17, 2014 ·
“The culture of impunity regarding serious human rights violations such as extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture still remains unbroken in the Philippines” said Elmar Noé, chairperson of the German-based Action Network Human Rights – Philippines (ANHRP), at the end of a visit to the country.
Read More...Boys Town founder Fr. Flanagan warned Irish Church about abuse
June 17, 2014 ·
Father Edward Flanagan, founder of “Boys Town” made famous by the Spencer Tracy movie, was a lone voice in condemning Ireland’s industrial schools back in the 1940s – and he was viciously castigated by church and government for doing so.
Read More...SHOUTING INTO THE SILENCE
June 4, 2014 ·
By Fr. Shay Cullen – One of most important things for a happy meaningful life is to have a goal, a positive purpose that does good for others and for ourselves. It can be helping in the community, volunteering in a Fair Trade shop, supporting in a shelter for the homeless, or raising funds for a worthy cause.
Read More...NELSON MANDELA, CHAMPION OF PEACE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
December 16, 2013 ·
By Fr. Shay Cullen What made Nelson Mandela the most famous and revered leader world-wide, and perhaps the most respected leader in history was his unshakable commitment to human rights and dignity. He inspired his nation as a political prisoner for 27 years under the apartheid white minority regime of South Africa and he stood by his […]
Read More...Scapegoating the Roma, Again
October 29, 2013 ·
New York Times Opinion Page By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Published: October 17, 2013 The Roma, sometimes called Gypsies, have been part of the European cultural landscape for centuries. They have also suffered greatly from discrimination and prejudice, particularly in times of economic crisis, when they become scapegoats. Related Protests After France Expels 2 Immigrant Students […]
Read More...Anti- trafficking of persons campaign launched by Jubilee Campaign,UK
October 24, 2013 ·
“The Jubilee Campaign with David Alton MP has just launched a new campaign to combat trafficking and support the rescue of enslaved girls in the Mumbai Red light district. Read about this below and go to the we site and that of David Alton MP. Lets get more involved”. Fr.Shay www.davidalton.net http://davidalton.net/2013/10/17/launch-at-westminster-of-taken-campaign-to-combat-human-trafficking-hazel-thompsons-powerful-report-on-the-situation-in-mumbai/ […]
Read More...South African child sex trafficking and porn exposed.
October 10, 2013 ·
JOHANNESBURG – A suspected paedophile – working as a maintenance manager at luxury private game reserves and hotels in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga – allegedly used his “adopted” son to lure teenage boys for sale to sex tourists. The Times can reveal that, in the latest child-porn scandal to hit this country, a 59-year-old man has […]
Read More...Iran lawmakers pass bill allowing men to marry adopted daughters
October 3, 2013 ·
Saeed Kamali Dehghan theguardian.com, Thursday 26 September 2013 Human rights activists say approved bill, making girls vulnerable to the ruling from age 13, ‘legalises paedophilia’ Young girls in Chah Bahar, Iran. Iran’s body of clerics and jurists has not yet vetted the new legislation on child marriage. Photograph: Jamshid Bairami/EPA Parliamentarians in Iran have passed […]
Read More...International lawyers group chides Manila over rights failures
June 6, 2013 ·
May 30, 2013 Activists accuse the military of human rights abuses during a recent protest in Manila. (Photo by Arkibong Bayan) An international group of lawyers yesterday expressed alarm over what it calls a “state of impunity” in the Philippines and called on the government to punish human rights violators. The International Association of Democratic […]
Read More...Bishops ,Priests demand justice and due process for arrested activist.
May 18, 2013 ·
May 11, 2013 Estelita Tacalan (60) had not been seen since April 27 until photos confirmed she is in jail The leader of a prominent peasant group who was though to have disappeared two weeks ago has been confirmed arrested on murder and arson charges in Dipolog City.Philippines. The rights group Karapatan has released police […]
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