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Buddhist Monks in Bhutan Join Movement to Raise Awareness of Sexual Health and Rights
Imparting critical health and hygiene knowledge in rural communities
Uploaded 8 Sep 2021
Buddhist Monastics Targeted in Ongoing Crackdown by Myanmar’s Military Junta
Human Rights Watch decries junta for “crimes against humanity”
Uploaded 6 Aug 2021
Burmese Human Rights Lawyer U Nay Min Dies of COVID-19, Aged 75
Lay Buddhist activist worked on behalf of people of all faiths
Uploaded 20 Jul 2021
Dalai Lama Expresses Sadness Over the Death of US Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
His Holiness praises Lewis’s commitment to non-violence, justice, equality
Uploaded 20 Jul 2020
Buddhist Priest Files Lawsuit to Delay Execution of Indiana Death Row Inmate
Civil rights advocates express concern over religious freedom and clergy safety
Uploaded 14 Jul 2020
Activist Buddhist Monk and Nobel Prize Nominee Thich Quang Do Dies Aged 91
Vocal human rights advocate remembered for life-long struggle against oppression
Uploaded 24 Feb 2020
Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan Nears Decriminalization of Same-sex Relationships
International rights groups urge the country to end ban on same-sex conduct
Uploaded 23 Jan 2020
Images from Buddhist Festival Highlight the Plight of Domesticated Elephants in Sri Lanka
Animal rights advocates urge Sri Lanka to do more for elephant welfare
Uploaded 16 Aug 2019
Buddhist Scholar, Teacher, and Unitarian Universalist Gene Reeves Dies
A lifelong advocate for interfaith dialogue and civil rights
Uploaded 10 May 2019
Tensions Rise in Bangladesh After Alleged Sexual Assault of Two Sisters from Buddhist Minority Community
Human rights groups criticize security forces, demand justice
Uploaded 1 Feb 2018
Pope Francis Calls for Human Rights, Justice, and Respect in Myanmar, Avoids the Term “Rohingya”
Pontiff meets with senior leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi
Uploaded 29 Nov 2017
Thousands Flee as Violence Flares in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Rohingya Muslims seek refuge in neighboring Bangladesh
Uploaded 29 Aug 2017
Buddhists Lend Support as Thousands Celebrate LGBT Rights in Seoul
Record high turnout for annual queer festival
Uploaded 20 Jul 2017
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