ICC drug war probe renews hope for victims' kin ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 17 05:36 PM The ICC investigation into the government's war on drugs has brought fresh hope for justice to families of victims of alleged extrajudicial killings. Read more »
NY Fil-Am activists protest Roque's International Law Commission nomination Don Tagala | TFC News New YorkPosted at Sep 16 06:32 PM Filipino activists in New York protest the nomination of President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman Harry Roque to the International Law Commission. Read more »
CHR says no role in ICC drug war probe RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 16 05:41 PM The CHR noted that in previous ICC investigations, the local human rights agency had "little, if at all" interactions with the international tribunal. Read more »
DepEd to probe 10th grader's alleged hazing death ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 16 03:50 PM The Department of Education said Thursday it would ensure that investigations into the death of a Grade 10 student, allegedly due to hazing, would be carried out. Read more »
'ICC probe ‘significant’ for victims of Davao killings' ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 16 03:12 PM The ICC's move to probe President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs and the Davao killings is a momentous occasion for the victims in the southern Philippine city. Read more »
'Chinese Uyghur study breached ethics code' Kirsty Needham, ReutersPosted at Sep 15 10:10 PM The study funded by the Chinese government said 'face recognition has great application potential in border control, customs check, and public security'. Read more »
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 13 07:55 PM In some places, girls over 12 were barred from school while women were told to stay at home. Read more »
PH ranks 3rd in number of slain earth defenders in 2020 Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 13 07:37 PM The Philippines had the third highest number of environmental defenders killed last year compared to other countries, according to a report. Read more »
Groups alarmed as State U tosses books on Peace talks Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 13 07:05 PM The Kalinga State University said the decision was made after the Anti-Terrorism Council declared the CPP, NPA, and NDFP as terrorist organizations. Read more »
China YouTube army rejects Beijing human rights abuses South China Morning PostPosted at Sep 13 07:41 AM With YouTube videos "debunking" allegations of human rights abuses, a group of foreigners are defending Beijing from its international critics. Read more »
Taliban: Women can study at university but segregated ReutersUpdated as of Sep 12 10:15 PM Women in Afghanistan will be allowed to study in universities but gender-segregation and Islamic dress code will be mandatory, the Taliban said. Read more »
Human rights lawyer patay sa ambush sa Cebu City ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 28 06:35 PM Patay ang isang human rights lawyer at sugatan ang kaniyang driver matapos silang pagbabarilin sa Cebu City. Read more »
Palace adviser insists on limiting malls, restos to vaxed ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 25 11:13 AM Despite doubts on its constitutionality, a presidential adviser again pushed for limiting access to malls and restaurants to the vaccinated. Read more »
DOJ chief: Not time for ‘safer bubbles’ for vaccinated Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 24 08:49 PM It’s not yet time to give vaccinated persons greater mobility and access amid the lingering pandemic, the DOJ chief said Tuesday. Read more »
Afghan envoy: Millions live in fear under Taliban ReutersPosted at Aug 24 07:42 PM He said that restrictions and violations were taking place despite early Taliban pledges to respect human rights. Read more »
CHR umalma sa planong exclusive ang malls sa bakunado ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 24 07:37 PM CHR umalma sa planong exclusive ang malls sa bakunado Read more »
Iran official apologizes for Evin prison abuse ReutersPosted at Aug 24 04:20 PM The head of Iran's prisons apologized after videos leaked by hackers showed beatings of prisoners, a rare admission of abuse by authorities. Read more »
Afghan women students see no future under Taliban Alexander Cornwell, ReutersPosted at Aug 22 10:34 PM A group of Afghan women too young to recall the Taliban's 1996-2001 rule are experiencing the same trauma once recounted by relatives after the group retook control of Afghanistan. Read more »
The world must not look away as the Taliban sexually enslaves women and girls The Conversation, ReutersPosted at Aug 15 08:48 PM Taliban leaders ordered a list of girls over the age of 15 and widows under the age of 45 for “marriage” with Taliban fighters. Read more »
Activists celebrate legal pushback vs abuses Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 15 11:29 AM Rights groups are celebrating successive wins in several cases filed against individuals being tied by government to the communist insurgency. Read more »