human rights

S M Shaikat talks about humanism and human rights in Bangladesh, how religion is used to oppress people, and his unique way of countering it.

Unlike what the carefully crafted Palace statement implies, the Philippines is not exactly a safe haven for women.

As a signatory and ratifier, the Philippines is legally bound by international law to follow GC34. In the comment, it says that, “Prohibitions of displays of lack of respect for a religion or other belief system, including blasphemy laws, are incompatible with the Covenant….”

Over the past few months, the Philippine LGBT Hate Crime Watch has compiled records and reports of the violent deaths of...

"It's good if the man agrees with you—then he controls himself." (Maganda pag ok ang lalaki—siya na ang nagkokontrol.) Were...

All too often, these grave violations of human rights are motivated by an irrational hatred of sexual minorities, or committed in the name of religious fundamentalism.