Filipino homeless educated on their rights
Posted in Asia NEWS Region The Philippines

Filipino homeless educated on their rights

MANILA (UCAN): “We are … committed to upholding human dignity, facilitating access to justice and…

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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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Still no bail for Jesuit  jailed in India
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Still no bail for Jesuit jailed in India

MUMBAI (UCAN): The verdict on the bail application of 84-year-old Jesuit Father Stan Swamy was…

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Internally displaced people have rights, says papal nuncio
Posted in International NEWS Vatican

Internally displaced people have rights, says papal nuncio

UNITED NATIONS (CNS): Countries should “design a clearer system of responsibility” for internally displaced people…

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Indian government insists Dalit converts have no right to contest elections
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Indian government insists Dalit converts have no right to contest elections

BHOPAL (UCAN): The government of India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, reiterated that Dalit people who…

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