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European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief
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Brussels – 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. This…
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December: On Human Rights Day, we face a harsh truth. Human rights are under assault. Tens of…
Europe
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) should be recognized by the EU as a terrorist group” was the main message of a conference hosted at the European Parliament by MEP…
America
The familiar setup plays out again: a woman stares into a mirror, her reflection tired and somber. Then, as she starts an antidepressant, her life magically transforms. Her corgi prances…
Europe
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…
Human Rights
Every year, the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview is an opportunity to highlight where needs are greatest - and how much funding is needed to help some of the…
Human Rights
First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska took part in the National Forum on the Rights of People with Disabilities held in Kyiv on December 2-3. “This event has great value…
Human Rights
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has questioned the appropriateness of a new law that would toughen penalties for women who do not wear the Islamic headscarf, a law that has sparked…
Europe
Within the labyrinth of family courts, a chilling paradox persists: mothers, who should be lauded for their courage in denouncing the abuse suffered by their children, often find themselves exposed…
Human Rights
As families in Lebanon begin returning home under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, UN humanitarians have flagged “staggering” needs in devastated communities, while in Gaza, relentless bombardment and…
