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Shay Cullen

Shay Cullen

Father Shay Cullen is an Irish missionary priest of the Missionary Society of St. Columban working in the Philippines since 1969. In 1974, he founded the Preda Foundation, an active charitable organization dedicated to protecting the rights of women and children and campaigning for freedom from sex slavery and human trafficking.

Greenland is melting and islands are disappearing

Greenland is melting and islands are disappearing

Tuesday September 1, 2020, Shay Cullen, Manila
Time to save the planet will run out fast if we don't revert to renewable energy sources now
Arms trade is killing thousands of women and children

Arms trade is killing thousands of women and children

Wednesday August 5, 2020, Shay Cullen, Manila
In Yemen, indiscriminate airstrikes using weapons provided by Western powers are gross violations of human rights law
A den of rats: Let us all tackle the evil of human trafficking

A den of rats: Let us all tackle the evil of human trafficking

Thursday July 30, 2020, Shay Cullen, Manila
On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the UN wants everyone to support those who rescue victims
World needs to ensure the poor’s right to medicine

World needs to ensure the poor’s right to medicine

Sunday July 12, 2020, Shay Cullen
Multinational drug companies have to be controlled by strict laws to save lives, protect the people, and nurture health
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History is made as social issues challenge politics

History is made as social issues challenge politics

Monday July 6, 2020, Shay Cullen
Removing statues that glorify racists and slavers and bringing in new laws on policing are just symbols of change
White skin does not mean superiority

White skin does not mean superiority

Tuesday June 9, 2020, Shay Cullen
White supremacists believe their skin color confirms their superiority over African-Americans
Uncertain future for Philippines' freed child prisoners

Uncertain future for Philippines' freed child prisoners

Thursday May 7, 2020, Shay Cullen
A court did not say if the children will be released to their parents or to safe and open care homes
The invisible enemy: An unseen virus and sexual abuse

The invisible enemy: An unseen virus and sexual abuse

Friday March 13, 2020, Shay Cullen
The same energy used to control Covid-19 should also be deployed to stop abuse of children and women
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The revenge of nature?

Friday February 28, 2020, Shay Cullen, Manila
The natural world is striking back at our exploitation of the earth and wildlife by driving animals to extinction
Doing good for 'The Wild Bunch'

Doing good for 'The Wild Bunch'

Thursday February 20, 2020, Shay Cullen, Manila
In a culture where truth is denied and silence is considered golden, abused children can be seen but not heard
Overcoming the cycle of poverty

Overcoming the cycle of poverty

Friday February 14, 2020, Shay Cullen, Manila
Breaking it will only happen when people develop a conscience, compassion and give equal opportunities to the poor
Human slavery: Filipino girls trafficked into bondage

Human slavery: Filipino girls trafficked into bondage

Friday February 7, 2020, Shay Cullen, Manila
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