Marcos vows to promote women’s rights
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday vowed to advocate for women’s rights and “vigorously oppose anything threatening their progress,” as he joined the entire nation in celebrating International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month. In his message, Marcos honored the Filipino women’s strength, resilience and contributions to the Philippines…
Harriet Harman appointed UK special envoy for women and girls
Labour grandee Baroness Harriet Harman has been made the new UK special envoy for women and girls. The former minister will “co-ordinate efforts across the globe” to push for the protection of rights over reproductive health, access to education and freedom from gender-based violence, the Foreign Office said…
South Sudan situation deteriorating at alarming pace: UN rights body
NAIROBI – Increased violence and political friction in South Sudan threaten its fragile peace process, a United Nations rights body said on Saturday, days after the arrests of several officials allied to the country’s vice president…
U.N. calls for equality, ‘feminist future’ on International Women’s Day
The United Nations on Thursday marked the upcoming International Women’s Day with a call for feminine equality under a banner of rights and empowerment…SWS: Most Filipinos back bets with pro-PH stance in maritime row
MANILA, Philippines — Majority of Filipinos will vote for candidates in the 2025 elections who favor asserting the country’s rights against China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by the Stratbase Group. The survey…
Police makes clarifications on alleged ritual market in Plateau
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Plateau State Police Command has assured residents that cases of ritual killings in the state are minimal and dismissed claims about the existence of a human parts market.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Mr. Alfred Alabo, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of…
In Bicol, rights groups question Marcos’ claim of bloodless law enforcement
Human rights defenders in the region say cases of extrajudicial killings and red-tagging continue under the Marcos presidency…
International Women’s Day 2025: Raise awareness of gender inequality
Saturday, March 8th, marks International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the role and rights of women and their political, social, economic, and cultural achievements, while raising awareness about the ongoing issue of gender inequality worldwide. France24 journalist Shirli Sitbon spoke with people in Paris who gathered to celebrate women’s roles and demonstrate to raise…
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, monitor says
Syrian security forces and their allies have killed 340 civilians belonging to the country’s Alawite minority since Thursday, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Saturday. The violence was triggered by attacks carried out by loyalists of the deposed Assad regime. France24 Senior journalist Andrew Hilliar explains…