Hong Kong Diocese asks its flock to vote on worst rights abuses cases

Published: 2007-09-06

HONG KONG (CNS) -- The Diocese of Hong Kong has asked parishioners to vote on the 10 worst human rights abuses since Hong Kong was transferred from Britain to China 10 years ago. "There has (been) no improvement in human rights after 1997. Many people (have) suffered," said Jackie Hung, an official of the diocese's Catholic Justice and Peace Commission. "We should review the past to encourage people to care for the society," Hung told Catholic News Service Sept. 5. She expressed hope that the campaign would raise awareness among parishioners and let them view human rights issues in light of Catholic social teaching. The commission listed 50 human rights abuses occurring in the last 10 years, as well as the relevant Catholic social teachings and international conventions that safeguard corresponding rights. The commission invited parishioners to vote for the 10 most serious cases. The deadline is Oct. 15.

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