by Alessandro Amicarelli — October 12, 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of a tragic event for the Italian democracy. On that date the Aldo Braibanti case, a judicial disgrace in a republican, democratic and anti-fascist Italy, began. All the more so because the defendant on trial would shortly be a young philosophy graduate, formerly on … Continue reading 60 years after the start of the case that would lead to his conviction for plagio
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The old myth of mental manipulation
by Fabrizio d’Agostini — Five association acronyms that state in their very name that their purpose is the defense of the victims of psychological abuses, have recently re-proposed, in a letter sent to some authorities, an “old” moan from the 1970s (mind war in the USA) about the lack of State's attention to the spread … Continue reading The old myth of mental manipulation
The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief on mission in Pakistan
By Willy Fautre - The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mr Frans van Daele, is on the eve of carrying out a fact-finding mission in Pakistan. The dates announced two months ago were 8-11 September and it was quite recently confirmed that he would be in Islamabad this week. At this … Continue reading The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief on mission in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Struggle with Religious Freedom: The Case of the Ahmadiyya Community
In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with numerous challenges concerning religious freedom, particularly regarding the Ahmadiyya community. This issue has once again come to the forefront following a recent decision by the Pakistan Supreme Court defending the right to free expression of religious beliefs. The Ahmadiyya community, a minority Islamic sect, has faced persecution and discrimination … Continue reading Pakistan’s Struggle with Religious Freedom: The Case of the Ahmadiyya Community
Special Rapporteur’s 2018 annual reports
The Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is an independent expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council. The current mandate holder, Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, has been in post since November 2016. Report, Feb 2018: State-Religion Relationships and their Impact on Freedom of Religion or Belief. Report, Sept 2018: Relationship between freedom of religion or … Continue reading Special Rapporteur’s 2018 annual reports