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[From the web] 10 Reasons Internet Access is a Basic Human Right -www.myispfinder.org by hronlineph.com on Feb 9, 201210 Reasons Internet Access is a Basic Human Right On February 8, 2012 Because its development began in our lifetimes, many of us who still recall life pre-internet find it difficult to grasp the idea of it rising to the level of a basic human right.

[Press Release] IGLHRC Website Banned– Indonesia Labels LGBT Rights Advocacy Site Pornographic by hronlineph.com on Feb 9, 2012IGLHRC Website Banned Indonesia Labels LGBT Rights Advocacy Site Pornographic “Oppressive governments cannot stop the tide of LGBT voices—whether they be on the Internet, in the media or on the streets.” -Cary Alan Johnson, Executive Di...

[In the news] More funds sought for ‘Sendong’ victims -INQUIRER.net by hronlineph.com on Feb 8, 2012More funds sought for ‘Sendong’ victims Philippine Daily Inquirer February 6, 2012 The United Nations (UN) has asked the international community for more funds to effectively meet the humanitarian challenges in the aftermath of Tropical Storm “...

[Press Release] The CSWCD Announces the Selection of Salvacion Basiano as Recipient of the 2012 UP Gawad Tandang Sora by hronlineph.com on Feb 2, 2012The College of Social Work and Community Development Announces the Selection of Salvacion Basiano as Recipient of the 2012 University of the Philippines Gawad Tandang Sora. The College of Social Work and Community Development (CSWCD) of the Universit...

[From the web] UN Commission on Social Development kicks off with focus on poverty and youth by hronlineph.com on Feb 2, 2012UN Commission on Social Development kicks off with focus on poverty and youth 1 February 2012 – Poverty eradication, youth unemployment and socially inclusive policies will be the main focus of the 50th session of the United Nations Commission for...

[From the web] A triumph for free expression and press freedom – CMFR by hronlineph.com on Feb 1, 2012A triumph for free expression and press freedom BY CMFR January 31, 2012 STATEMENT OF THE FREEDOM FUND FOR FILIPINO JOURNALISTS (FFFJ) ON THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE’S VIEW THAT THE PHILIPPINE LIBEL LAW IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE INTERN...

[In the news] No chance for climate deal unless firms join push: UN – InterAksyon.com by hronlineph.com on Jan 28, 2012No chance for climate deal unless firms join push: UN by Hui Min Neo, Agence France-Presse January 28, 2012  DAVOS – The world has no chance of sealing an emissions cut deal unless companies lobby their governments for an accord, the UN climat...

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: WFP Continues Relief for Washi (Sendong) Victims by Manual to Lyf on Jan 26, 2012Photo Credit: WFP/Voltaire Domingo/Philippines WFP Assists in the Philippine Government’s Tropical Storm Washi Efforts Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, Vice President Jejomar Binay, and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secret...

[In the news] UN conference returns to Rio with new emphasis | Sun.Star by hronlineph.com on Jan 25, 2012UN conference returns to Rio with new emphasis | Sun.Star. SunStar.com.ph January 25, 2012   UNITED NATIONS — Representatives from around the world will be returning to Rio de Janeiro this June — 20 years after the U.N. Earth Summit —...

[Statement] Joint Statement of the ACWC and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Violence against Children | SRSG on Violence Against Children by hronlineph.com on Jan 25, 2012Joint Statement of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Violence against Children | SRSG on Violence Against Children.  Man...