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
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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Iran: UN experts call for Hijab and Chastity law to be repealed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of state control over women’s bodies in … Continue reading Iran: UN experts call for Hijab and Chastity law to be repealed
European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief
In a decisive move to enhance the protection of religious freedom across Europe and beyond, the European Parliament has re-established the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
United Nations experts call for immediate release of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, denounce blatant human rights violations in Nigeria
Experts with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention call for the immediate and unconditional release of Nigerian Yahaya Sharif-Aminu. Sharif-Aminu currently remains in prison while awaiting Supreme Court appeal following death sentence for sharing allegedly “blasphemous” song lyrics on WhatsApp; ADF International is supporting his appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. GENEVA (3 … Continue reading United Nations experts call for immediate release of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, denounce blatant human rights violations in Nigeria
Religious Freedom Awards 2024: A Tribute to Coexistence and Human Dignity
Religious Freedom // Last November 29, 2024, at the Church of Scientology of Spain, located just meters from the National Parliament in Madrid, the 11th edition of the Religious Freedom Awards, was held. This event, organized each year by the Foundation for the Improvement (Foundation MEJORA) of Life, Culture and Society (a Scientology foundation recognized … Continue reading Religious Freedom Awards 2024: A Tribute to Coexistence and Human Dignity
Ending Extrajudicial Violence Resulting from Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws
A conversation on how to stop unjust violence against those who are accused of Apostasy or Blasphemy. Join us in hearing stories from advocates, activists and first hand witnesses to extrajudicial violence resulting from apostasy and blasphemy charges. Our aim is to bring attention to these egregious human rights violations and urge UN member states … Continue reading Ending Extrajudicial Violence Resulting from Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws
Call for input for Mary’s next report to the Human Rights Council on human rights defenders working in remote and rural areas
Purpose: To inform the Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights defenders working in remote and rural areas, to be presented to the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in March 2025. Background In line with the Human Rights Council’s request to study trends, developments and challenges concerning human rights defenders (A/HRC/RES/16/5), the Special Rapporteur … Continue reading Call for input for Mary’s next report to the Human Rights Council on human rights defenders working in remote and rural areas