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Freedom of Religion in South Asia Under Pressure
Freedom of religion in South Asia faces legal curbs, mob violence and political pressure, with serious regional and European human-rights implications.
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International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion
What the international contact group on freedom of religion or belief does, why it matters, and where its limits show in global rights diplomacy.
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Guide to European Ombudsman Complaints
A clear guide to European Ombudsman complaints - who can complain, what maladministration means, how the process works, and what to expect.
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Why the care economy in Europe matters now
Why the care economy in Europe now demands scrutiny - from labour shortages and ageing to gender equality, public budgets and rights.
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Transnational Repression in Europe Explained
Transnational repression in Europe is rising through surveillance, threats and legal abuse. Here is how it works - and why states must respond.
FORB
What Is Freedom of Religion?
What is freedom of religion? A clear explanation of the right, its legal limits, and why it matters for democracy, minorities and public life.
Opinion
UN ‘worth fighting for’, General Assembly president says
Annalena Baerbock noted that the new year began with the crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the international community “at a decisive moment even more urgent” than when the historic...
Opinion
Gaza: a ceasefire that continues to kill children is not enough, says UNICEF
“That's about one girl or boy killed here every day during a ceasefire,” UNICEF spokesman James Elder told reporters in Geneva. “These children are being killed by airstrikes, drone strikes,...
Opinion
World news in brief: Intensification of fighting in Sudan, displacements in Aleppo in Syria, appeal for 1.5 billion dollars for South Sudan
This comes a day after at least 19 civilians were killed in a ground attack in the Jarjira area of North Darfur state, according to local reports. Ten other civilians...
Opinion
Raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, WHO urges
WHO is calling on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, as two new reports reveal levies remain low in many regions. “Health taxes have been shown...