Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte taunted the head of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Saturday, asking if he was a pedophile because of his focus on the killing of teenagers in the government's bloody war on drugs. Duterte also suggested to lawmakers that the CHR's proposed 678 million Philippine peso ($13.2 million) budget could be used to equip police with body cameras if the legislators preferred not to restore funding for the agency, with which he has repeatedly clashed over his anti-drugs campaign. The CHR requested a budget of 1.72 billion pesos for 2018, but the government proposed 678 million instead. Duterte's allies in the lower house of Congress then voted to allocate it just 1,000 pesos ($20), in what critics of the drugs war said was retaliation for its efforts to investigate thousands of killings in the past 15 months, including those of two teenagers in August. "Why is this guy so pre...suffocated with the issue of young people, especially … [Read more...] about Philippines’ Duterte asks head of human rights agency: ‘Are you a pedophile?’
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The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”
Preface Chapter I: Vietnam's Viewpoints and Policies on Human Rights Chapter II: Vietnam's Achievements in the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights I. Civil and Political Rights 1. Rights to Vote and Stand for Election, and to Participate in the Administration of the State and Management of the Society 2. Freedoms of Speech and the Press, and the Right to Information 3. Freedom of Association and Assembly 4. Freedom of Religion and Belief 5. Ensuring Equal Rights among Ethnic Groups 6. Ensuring the Rights to Life, Physical Inviolability and Dignity 7. Freedom of Movement and Residence II. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1. Rights to Economic Development and Improvement of the Material Life 2. Social Rights 3. Right to Healthcare III. Rights of Women, Children, Family, Elderly and Disabled People. 1. Women's Rights and Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 2. The Rights of the Child 3. Rights of Disabled People and Agent … [Read more...] about The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”
16-day worldwide campaign to fight violence against women
Last weekend, the UN launched a 16-day worldwide campaign to fight violence against women including bride burning, sexual violence as a weapon of war, genital mutilation, date rape and child marriage. The campaign was initiated to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on November 25. During these sixteen days, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) is working with rights organizations worldwide to bring greater attention to violence against women, a human rights violation. They will propose measures ranging from greater overall publicity and an end to silence over spousal abuse to pushing for legislative reform and providing safe havens for girls escaping coerced marriages. To kick off the event UNFPA has highlighted five under-reported stories relating to gender-based violence for 2006: bride-napping throughout Central Asia; breast-ironing in some West African countries; the epidemic of traumatic fistula in Africa; femicide; and child marriage. UN High … [Read more...] about 16-day worldwide campaign to fight violence against women
Over 150 countries to mark “The Right to Food” day
CPV: More than 150 countries around the world are observing World Food Day this year, with special events, conferences, contests, sports activities, putting the emphasis on "The Right to Food" for everyone. World Food Day on October 16 was initiated after the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). This year's theme, "The Right to Food," highlights a basic human right as severe food insecurity continues to afflict more than 850 million people n developing countries. International law: The right to food is of every person to have regular access to sufficient, nutritionally adequate and culturally acceptable food for an active, healthy life. It is the right to feed oneself in dignity, rather than the right to be fed. World Food Day activities include the main ceremony at FAO headquarters and a debate among a number of social organizations on "The Right Way to Fight Hunger". A Run-for-Food race will take place in Rome on October 21 as well as in Guinea and … [Read more...] about Over 150 countries to mark “The Right to Food” day
Founding Director appointed for Human Rights Resource Centre for ASEAN (HRRCA)
The Human Rights Resource Centre for ASEAN (HRRCA) has appointed a veteran Indonesian human rights campaigner, Mr. Marzuki Darusman, as its founding chairman and director. Mr. Darusman will oversee the HRRCA's agenda to provide research, education, and training on human rights issues in the ASEAN region, including rule of law, judicial independence, women and children's issues, indigenous peoples, migrant labor rights, regulatory environments for human rights, and law enforcement approaches. Darusman, a former Attorney General and past Chairman of Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission, has deep knowledge of and practical experience in the ASEAN region's legal and regulatory systems. Over the past 20 years, he has earned a reputation as a leading regional human rights advocate through his leadership of the Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism that ultimately resulted in the formation of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. He was recently … [Read more...] about Founding Director appointed for Human Rights Resource Centre for ASEAN (HRRCA)