The Czech Ministry of Culture, Prague. Credits. by Massimo Introvigne When Petr Pavel was inaugurated as the new President of the Czech Republic in March 2023, he vowed to align the country with European Union human rights standards. He also emerged as a staunch critic of the human rights violations in Russia. Some developments with respect … Continue reading Czech Republic in the Footsteps of Russia? Jehovah’s Witnesses Threatened with Liquidation
Private Catholic schools in Britain against new tax imposed on Jan. 1
Read full article HERE By Charles Collins LEICESTER, United Kingdom – Members of many religious schools in England are complaining that New Year’s celebrations are being cancelled to the imposition of a new Value Added Tax (VAT) on private schools in the country. Unlike the United States, religious schools in the United Kingdom are usually state … Continue reading Private Catholic schools in Britain against new tax imposed on Jan. 1
European ministers press new Syrian rulers for inclusion of minorities, women in process
Read full article HERE Baerbock and Barrot were the first European ministers to visit Syria since rebels seized control of Damascus on December 8. Saturday 04/01/2025 Head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Syrias de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani meets with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and French Foreign Minister … Continue reading European ministers press new Syrian rulers for inclusion of minorities, women in process
Switzerland’s Burqa Ban Takes Effect as of January 1
Read full article here Switzerland’s Burqa Ban - The question remains whether these laws are a step toward equality or a step backward in the protection of individual freedoms. Rabat – The controversial Burqa ban has officially taken effect today, January 1, in Switzerland, prohibiting the wearing of full-face coverings in public spaces. The law, … Continue reading Switzerland’s Burqa Ban Takes Effect as of January 1
Cyprus puts the spotlight on religious freedom and protecting Christians and other Middle East minorities
Read full article here Cyprus is once again making headline news as Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides becomes the first leader in the region to appoint a special representative – Ambassador Thessalia Salina Shambos – for religious freedoms and the protection of minorities in the Middle East. The move, welcomed in Washington, comes as new concerns … Continue reading Cyprus puts the spotlight on religious freedom and protecting Christians and other Middle East minorities
International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance declared undesirable in Russia
You can read full original article by the RISU, clicking here. Russian Prosecutor General's Office added the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) to the list of undesirable organizations. This was reported on the website of the department, according to Radio Liberty. The report of the Prosecutor General's Office claims that the IRFBA “serves the … Continue reading International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance declared undesirable in Russia
Made in Japan: No FoRB for the Family Federation. 4. Weaponizing Non-Existing Crimes
Read full original article by Marco Respinti in BITTERWINTER.ORG Defending the rights of Japanese citizens is a duty of Japan’s democratic government. It is not happening in the case of the Family Federation and other religious minorities. Under the title “The Crisis of Religious Freedom and Democracy in Japan,” this paper was presented in different … Continue reading Made in Japan: No FoRB for the Family Federation. 4. Weaponizing Non-Existing Crimes
Senior Bahá’í Official Detained and Abused in Egypt: A Call for Justice
Read full source article In a chilling display of religious repression, senior Bahá’í official Omid Seioshanseian was forcibly detained and disappeared by Egyptian state security agents at Cairo International Airport on Monday. Held for over 13 hours without communication, Mr. Seioshanseian was subjected to grave violations of his basic rights, including physical mistreatment, blindfolding, handcuffing, … Continue reading Senior Bahá’í Official Detained and Abused in Egypt: A Call for Justice
David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief
David Smith MP has been appointed as the new UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). He will take up the appointment in 2025.
Iran: UN experts call for Hijab and Chastity law to be repealed
GENEVA - UN experts* today expressed concern about a new law in Iran that imposes a series of new penalties on women and girls who fail to wear a hijab. They called on the Government of Iran to immediately repeal it. “The new hijab law marks an intensification of state control over women’s bodies in … Continue reading Iran: UN experts call for Hijab and Chastity law to be repealed