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Russia, Cassation confirms a two years and six months sentence of a Jehovah’s Witness
On 27 July 2023, Aleksandr Nikolaev's prison sentence for participating in extremist activities was upheld in Russia. Learn more about his case here.
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Russia, Cassation confirms a two years and six months sentence of a Jehovah’s Witness
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Discover Lalish, the holiest place on earth for the Yazidi people, comparable to Mecca for Muslims. Learn about their ancient faith and the current challenges they face. Explore the resilience…
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[Press Release] Church of Scientology celebrates the 80th birthday of Dr Hong Tao-Tze in Taipei
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, August 3, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- On July 30, 2023, the Vice-President of the European Office of the Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights, Rev. Eric Roux,…
America
US concerned about Religious Freedom in 2023’s European Union
Religious freedom is a fundamental human right, and while the European Union (EU) is known for its efforts to promote this liberty internationally, some of its member states still grapple…
Asia
Sanction Persecutors of Falun Gong
About Falun Gong // July 20 marks the anniversary of one of the bloodiest, and yet widely unacknowledged assaults on religious freedom in the contemporary world, medieval in its violence.…
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MEPs tell EU Commissioner Věra Jourová that actions to protect religious freedom are far from enough
The European Parliament discussed the EU's role in promoting freedom of religion outside the EU. MEPs highlighted the need for action and implementation of guidelines to combat religious persecution worldwide.
Europe
Should taxpayers’ money in Belgium go to suspicious anti-cults outfits?
HRWF (12.07.2023) – On June 26, the Federal Observatory on Cults (CIAOSN / IACSSO), officially known as the “Center for Information and Advice on Harmful Cultic Organizations” and created by…
FORB
UN Alerts on Surge in Acts of Religious Hatred
Surge of Religious hatred / In recent times, the world has witnessed a disturbing increase in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred, particularly the desecration of the Holy Quran…
ECHR
Belgium, Is CIAOSN ‘Cults Observatory’ at odds with principles of the European Court of Human Rights?
Learn about the controversy surrounding the concept of "cults" and the legality of identifying them. Discover the conflicting views between the Belgian Cult Observatory and the European Court of Human…
Europe
The oppression of minorities in Iran, the Azerbaijani community as a symbol of Iranian tragedy
An international conference entitled "The oppression of Minorities in Iran: The Azeri community as an example "was organised at the European Parliament by the Azeri Front movement organization and Epp…