December, 2022
PH remains hotspot for child sexual exploitation – UN rapporteur, DOJ chief
December 9, 2022 · By CNN Philippines Staff for www.cnnphilippines.com
PH remains hotspot for child sexual exploitation – UN rapporteur, DOJ chief Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 9) — The country remains a “source and destination” for various forms of child abuse, especially sexual exploitation, a United Nations special rapporteur disclosed on Thursday. Mama Fatima Singhateh, UN Special Rapporteur on the Sale and Sexual Exploitation of […]
Read More...Prosecutors not trained for child abuse cases
December 9, 2022 · By Franco Jose C. Baroña for www.manilatimes.net
Prosecutors not trained for child abuse cases THE United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children on Thursday said Philippine prosecutors lack the training in handling child sexual abuse cases and recommended the creation of a special prosecution unit to address the issue. In a press briefing following a two-week […]
Read More...Spend quiet time before creche in Christmas, pope says
December 7, 2022 · By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Spend quiet time before creche in Christmas, pope says Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said. “In its genuine poverty,” the pope said, “the creche helps us to rediscover the true richness of Christmas and […]
Read More...DepEd launches anti-child abuse helpline
December 7, 2022 · By Jane Bautista - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
DepEd launches anti-child abuse helpline The Department of Education (DepEd) launched on Thursday its Learner Rights and Protection Office (LRPO) and Telesafe Contact Center Helpline to address child abuse and strengthen child protection. During the culminating activity of National Children’s Month, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said DepEd data noted 1,871 cases of […]
Read More...German ‘babysitter’ on trial in huge child sexual abuse case
December 7, 2022 · By The Associated Press for abcnews.go.com
A 45-year-old German man who had offered babysitting services online has gone on trial in the western city of Cologne accused of almost 100 counts of child sexual abuse German ‘babysitter’ on trial in huge child sexual abuse case BERLIN — A 45-year-old German man who had offered babysitting services online went on trial Tuesday in […]
Read More...AFP reaffirms commitment to protect, promote human rights
December 7, 2022 · By Priam Nepomuceno for /www.pna.gov.ph
AFP reaffirms commitment to protect, promote human rights MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reiterated its commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights as it joined the observance of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week. AFP public affairs office chief Col. Jorry Baclor, in a statement Tuesday, said this pledge was […]
Read More...UN Member Countries Should Accredit Blocked Human Rights Groups
December 7, 2022 · By Louis Charbonneau, United Nations Director for www.hrw.org
UN Member Countries Should Accredit Blocked Human Rights Groups United Nations member countries in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) should vote to accredit nine human rights and other civil society organizations whose UN applications have been stuck in limbo due to several countries including China, Russia, and India obstructing the accreditation process. On December 7, ECOSOC’s 54 members will vote on […]
Read More...Indonesia set to punish sex before marriage with jail time
December 6, 2022 · By Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News for www.bbc.com
Indonesia set to punish sex before marriage with jail time Indonesia’s parliament is expected to pass a new criminal law this month that will punish sex outside marriage with imprisonment of up to a year. Bambang Wuryanto, a politician involved in the draft, said the code could be passed as early as next week. The […]
Read More...West Bank footage throws spotlight on Israel’s use of lethal force
December 6, 2022 · By Tom Bateman, BBC Middle East Correspondent for www.bbc.com
West Bank footage throws spotlight on Israel’s use of lethal force Israeli troops had entered the village warning of plans to demolish a Palestinian home. Footage shows a group of men and teenagers throwing rocks – then pulling back – as two shots ring out. Raed al-Naasan runs around a corner and collapses, blood seeping […]
Read More...Notorious Kincora boys’ home in Belfast demolished
December 5, 2022 · By Vincent Kearney, Northern Editor for www.rte.ie
Notorious Kincora boys’ home in Belfast demolished Notorious former Kincora boys’ home in east Belfast has been demolished. At least 29 boys were abused there from the 1950s to the 1980s. Three former senior staff members, William McGrath, Raymond Semple and Joseph Mains were jailed in 1981 for abusing 11 boys. It was claimed that […]
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