Any form of separating vaxxed from unvaxxed may lead to discrimination — CHR
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in the Philippines has opposed any form of separation between those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated against COVID-19. The CHR statement...
View ArticleDon’t do that: Robredo to supporters calling to boycott restos supportive of...
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo warned her supporters who appeared to be discriminating against certain sectors, asking them to refrain from calling a boycott of restaurants serving...
View ArticlePandemic curbed Filipinas’ access to gender-based support, violence desks –...
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinas had decreased access to gender-based violence desks and support services during the lockdowns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a gender snapshot...
View ArticleBaguio exec wants unvaxxed protected from discrimination
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines —While the national government has encouraged local officials to limit the movement of unvaccinated people to control the spread of COVID-19, a councilor here wants residents...
View ArticleUnvaccinated seek PAO assistance over ‘discrimination’
MANILA, Philippines — “Thousands” of complaints by unvaccinated individuals have already flooded the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) for the past several days crying “discrimination” over policies on...
View ArticleNew York mayor Adams launches Florida ads denouncing law against LBGTQ talk...
NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced the launch of digital billboards across Florida denouncing that state’s law that bans most classroom instruction on sexual orientation and...
View ArticleUS asset freezes worsen Afghan women’s suffering — UN experts
GENEVA — The United States, as well as the Taliban authorities, is contributing to the suffering of women in Afghanistan through asset freezes, U.N. independent experts said on Monday. The United...
View ArticleBeing gay in PH: Living life to the fullest
MANILA, Philippines—For many Filipinos, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) community and its allies, June is known as Pride Month—a colorful...
View ArticleMexican schoolboy set on fire for being Indigenous
MEXICO CITY — A Mexican schoolboy was set on fire and badly burned in a classroom — his “only crime” was speaking an Indigenous language in a country struggling to end racial discrimination. Two...
View ArticleRobin Padilla’s bill proposes up to P1 million fine, jail term vs discrimination
MANILA, Philippines — To ensure that “every Filipino’s equality is preserved and human dignity is protected,” Senator Robin Padilla is seeking the passage of a bill that would prohibit and penalize...
View ArticleDICT bats protection in online spaces for LGBTQ+, other vulnerable sectors
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday said that a safety measure should be put in place to protect vulnerable individuals, including members...
View ArticleGroup wants Pogo workers treated fairly as many are trafficked
MANILA, Philippines — As most employees of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) appear to be victims of trafficking, a labor coalition sought “fair treatment” for all Pogos employees on...
View ArticleKing Charles faces battle to win over UK black community
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II’s death earlier this month prompted a flood of tributes — but not from everyone. In Britain’s black community, many asked: what had she ever done for us? The question gave...
View ArticleTrivializing LGBTQ struggles in PH: Green Archers’ cross-dressing stunt draws...
MANILA, Philippines—Last Wednesday (Sept. 28), the men’s basketball team of De La Salle University (DLSU) made a TikTok-inspired performance, which was perceived to be insensitive to the LGBTQ+...
View ArticleBataan’s Roman throws support to Batangas councilor in discrimination incident
BATAAN, Philippines — Congresswoman Geraldine Roman took up cudgels for Batangas municipal councilor Angela Marasigan, who reportedly endured discrimination at a clothing store in BGC, Taguig City...
View ArticleUNHRC member states, advocates call on PH to protect rights of LGBTQIA+...
MANILA, Philippines — Member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and organizations advocating LGBTQIA+ rights are calling on the Philippines to protect LGBTQIA+ Filipinos against...
View ArticleBill widening scope of prohibited discrimination acts vs women gets House nod
MANILA, Philippines — A proposal to amend the Labor Code of the Philippines by widening the scope of actions that qualify as gender-based discrimination against women has been approved on the third and...
View ArticleAngry protests in Greek city after police shoot Roma boy
Thessaloniki, Greece — Violent scuffles broke out in Greece’s second-largest city on Monday after a Roma teenager was shot by police and left in critical condition. The 16-year-old was shot in the head...
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