Archeology
Archaeologist claims to have discovered biblical Sodom
Researchers are certain that Tell el-Hamam in Jordan, where signs of extreme heat and a layer of destruction are consistent with the biblical story of the destruction of Sodom, is…
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Ukraine has moved the celebration of Orthodox Christmas from January 7 to December 25
The aim of the bill introduced by President Volodymyr Zelensky is to "distinguish from the Russian heritage" The Parliament of Ukraine voted yesterday to change the date of the Orthodox…
Europe
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.
Africa
Scientology & Human Rights, raising up the next generation at the UN
Global youth activism for human rights receives recognition as Scientology's Human Rights Office commends Youth for Human Rights Summit. EINPresswire.com/ BRUSSELS-NEW YORK, BRUSSELS-NEW YORK, BELGIUM-USA, July 13, 2023. / The Human…
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…
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States must redouble efforts against intolerance based on religion or belief
religion or belief / Urgent debate on "the alarming rise in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred as manifested by recurrent desecration of the Holy Quran in some European…
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…
News
United Religions Initiative: Local Cooperation Brings Peace, Resilience, Restoration
Planting thousands of trees along Malawi’s Lilongwe River; modeling regenerative lifestyles at an eco-village outside Amman, Jordan; banning new oil and gas wells in the US; improving soil health, food…
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…