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Elder Soares Calls for Compassion in Religious Freedom Advocacy
Washington, D.C. — Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a compelling call for compassion as the…
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Elder Soares Calls for Compassion in Religious Freedom Advocacy
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The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion Or Belief Presents Key Links Between Religious Freedom and Torture Prevention
In February of this year, Professor Nazila Ghanea, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, submitted a proper report on the link between torture prevention and…
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French media and Miviludes are contributing to the creation of a fearful environment for religious minorities
The Miviludes (Mission interministérielle de vigilance et de lutte contre les dérives sectaires) is the country’s main institution for the fight against sectarian risks. Established in 2002, its mission is…
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Alaska Educator Forcibly Committed to Psych drugs for Expressing Her Faith
Alaska Educator Sues Psychiatric Facility After Being Forcibly Committed for Expressing Her Faith Mary Fulp, a respected educator and the 2022 Alaska Principal of the Year, never expected that her…
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Statistics about the harsh repression of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia in 2024
From the point of view of the Russian judicial system, Jehovah's Witnesses are more dangerous than any other religious group. Over 140 prisoners and record sentences of over 8 years.…
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Baha’i Mahvash Sabet recovering from heart surgery will be imprisoned again in Iran
Mahvash Sabet is recovering from heart surgery: Iran’s government must let her do so in peace by never returning her to prison. GENEVA—23 December 2024—Mahvash Sabet, a 71-year-old Iranian Baha’i…
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UK Appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB
UK Government appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief), reinforcing global commitment to religious rights advocacy.
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Final In-Person IRF Roundtable of 2024 Honors IRF Ambassador, Rashad Hussain on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C., Dec 13 – Final In-person IRF Roundtable of 2024 Honors IRF Ambassador, Rashad Hussain on Capitol Hill On December 9, the IRF Roundtable convened in the Hart Senate…
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European Parliament Re-establishes Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief
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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Religious Freedom Awards 2024: A Tribute to Coexistence and Human Dignity
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…