Robert Johnson

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Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson is an investigative reporter at The European Times, where he covers human rights, hate crimes, extremism, and freedom of religion or belief. He is a member of the International Association of Religion Journalists (IARJ).
His reporting includes coverage of UN reports on the protection of religious and ethnic minorities, the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, and analyses of policies affecting religious communities in Europe and beyond. He has also reported on humanitarian crises, including in Sudan and the Indo-Mediterranean region.
Through his articles, he examines the intersection of human rights, policy, and religious freedom, contributing to public understanding of these complex issues.

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Articles by Robert Johnson

The Olympic Games and Religion: A Journey from Ancient Greece to Paris 2024

The connection, between the Olympic Games and religion spans from Greece to the Paris 2024 Games. Originating in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, the Olympics were initially an event dedicated to Zeus, the king of gods. Beyond contests the Games were an integral part of a broader religious festival involving sacrifices and rituals. Competitors from city states engaged in events like running, jumping, wrestling and chariot racing while honoring the deities.

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Exposing the Silent Genocide: The Plight of the Amhara People in Ethiopia

The recently released report by the Stop Amhara Genocide Association and Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC) paints a deeply disturbing picture of the ongoing atrocities committed against the Amhara people in Ethiopia. The evidence presented points to a systematic campaign of violence, forced displacement, and cultural erasure that amounts to genocide.

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Honoring women Life Freedom

A Film Festival entitled “Honoring women Life Freedom “was organised in United Nations plaza New york on September 14th by Empower Women Media organization and stopFemicide to Commemorate the death of Mahsa Amini one year later and the Iranian uprisings for equality,justice and human dignity.

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