Philippine rights activist freed 
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippine rights activist freed 

MANILA (UCAN): Maria Natividad Castro, a human rights activist and doctor, walked free from detention…

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Pope Francis supports human rights defenders
Posted in Cullen's Corner Features | Commentary Human Rights

Pope Francis supports human rights defenders

The strong words of Pope Francis spoken in solidarity and support for all human rights…

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United Nations team to visit Karen Christians in Thailand
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

United Nations team to visit Karen Christians in Thailand

BANGKOK (UCAN) The government of Thailand government agreed to allow United Nations (UN) inspectors visit…

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Sombath Somphone was abducted on a busy street in Vientiane, Laos, in 2012. Photo: UCAN/Radio Free Asia
Posted in Features | Commentary Human Rights Social Justice

From victims to defenders

Edita Tronqued-Burgos  We will never be short of “living heroes” from whom we can draw…

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