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Religious Persecution in Europe: Margaritis Schinas’ Vision for Internal Tolerance and Solidarity

In a passionate and reflective speech delivered at the European Parliament during the "how to stop the rise of religious intolerance in Europe" debate, Mr. Margaritis Schinas, Vice President of the European Commission, addressed...

Stronger consumer protections needed to address current and emerging harms consumers face online

Nine out of ten consumers have been affected by “dark commercial patterns” - manipulative online design tactics such as countdown timers, hidden fees, and subscription traps that influence consumer behaviour and often lead to...

2024 Non-GMO industry calls for transparency and fair cooperation throughout the whole value chain

Frankfurt/Main, More than 160 representatives from a thriving international Non-GMO industry and leading European associations from 23 countries and four continents met on 7th and 8th October 2024 at the ‘International Non-GMO Summit 2024’ in Frankfurt. Operators across the...

The Chancery Lane Project unveils climate clauses for Japanese and German markets

London, U.K. 8 October 2024: UK-based, nonprofit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) has launched six new foreign-language climate clauses — three German and three Japanese. These clauses help organisations integrate net zero commitments into their contracts, making...

Dr. Nazila Ghanea Addressed to the Faith and Freedom Summit IV

The Faith and Freedom Summit IV, held on September 24-25 at the Latin American Parliament in Panama City, brought together a diverse coalition of voices advocating for religious freedom and peaceful coexistence. With more than 40 international...

Hungary’s Role in Europe’s Future: Von der Leyen on Crisis, War, and Economic Growth

On a day that marked significant reflection and determination, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, addressed the European Parliament, focusing on key issues impacting Hungary, Ukraine, and the wider European...

USCIRF Commissioner Maureen Ferguson civil society groups are often the first to expose religious freedom violations

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Ms Maureen Ferguson participated as a keynote speaker at the IV Edition of the Faith & Freedom Summit NGO Coalition, held 24-25 September at the Latin...

EU Extends Sanctions on Nicaragua, Calls for Restoration of Fundamental Freedoms

The European Council has once again extended its restrictive measures against Nicaragua for an additional year, maintaining the sanctions until October 15, 2025. This decision reflects the EU's ongoing concern over the deteriorating political...

‘Orphanage city’ helps children in Gaza as the war grinds on

The latest death toll has surpassed more than 41,000 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health – the majority of them women and children – while most of Gaza’s population of 2.3...

OSCE Workshop Enhances Inter-Agency Collaboration for Youth Crime Prevention in Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan – 7 October 2024 - From October 1 to 3, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department, in collaboration with the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, hosted a significant...

OSCE-ODIHR launched book “Belief, Dialogue, and Security”

A New Guide for Fostering Interfaith Cooperation The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has proudly launched its latest publication, "Belief, Dialogue, and Security: Fostering Dialogue and Joint Action Across Religious and...

Sudan war: ‘Horror’ grows as reports of summary executions emerge

The warning on Thursday comes as the SAF launched a major offensive last month to regain control of key areas currently held by the RSF. The two armies led by rival generals have...

A heartfelt appeal for peace in the Holy Land and all the Middle East

COMECE // In light of the tragic anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks on the Israeli people, and in the face of the exceptionally grave humanitarian crisis in the region, alongside the dangerous...

OSCE Workshop Tackles Rising Drug Crisis Among Youth in Central Asia

Dushanbe, Tajikistan – 3 October 2024 - In an urgent response to the escalating drug crisis impacting youth across Central Asia, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) convened a regional workshop...

ODIHR opens election observation mission in the United States

WASHINGTON D.C., 1 October 2024 - The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 5 November general elections in the United States, following an...

Left Blocked from EUROLAT Leadership Role in European Parliament

During the election of vice-presidents for the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EUROLAT), the Left was blocked from reclaiming the 2nd Vice-Chair position through a maneuver by right-wing groups. The far-right “Patriots for Europe” nominated...

Stop the race to the bottom: LEFT MEPs lead the charge for fair working conditions

On 1 October, over 1,000 essential workers from nine EU countries will rally in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, calling for urgent reforms to the EU’s public procurement rules. The Left stands...

Women and girls in Sudan disproportionately impacted by ongoing conflict

The need for gender-based violence-related services has increased 100 per cent since the crisis began in April 2023, the UN agency championing gender affairs reported, with up to 6.7 million people needing assistance by...

World News in Brief: 1.3 billion teens suffering mental disorders, Russia’s Indigenous Peoples face ‘extinction’, Belarus rights update

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that failing to address the mental, sexual and reproductive health of adolescents will have “serious and life-threatening consequences for young people”. It will also come at a...

PANAMA, the cradle of the fourth edition of the Faith and Freedom Summit. Why?

Panama, a reference for its successful accommodation of the de facto religious diversity and the peaceful coexistence between historical, tribal and new religions This year, the ‘Faith and Freedom Summit’ organized by civil society organizations of Europe...

Photo Exhibition at UN’s Broken Chair Highlights Victims of Terrorism in Kashmir

A poignant photo exhibition, organized by ECO FAWN Society, was held at the United Nations' Broken Chair, during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council, shedding light on the plight of victims of...

Panama to host the 4th Edition of the Faith and Freedom Summit

As published by the well-known digital newspaper ‘Panoráma Económico Panama’, the most read digital news of Panama, the Parlatino will host this week the 4th edition of the prestigious ‘Faith and Freedom Summit’ (see...

‘Fear of war’ causing speech problems in Gaza

In a modest tent in a makeshift camp for displaced people west of the town of Al-Zawaida in Deir al-Balah governorate in Gaza, children whose lives have been turned upside down by a deadly...

Side event to the 57th Human Rights Council Arbitrary Detention in the UAE: Addressing the Crisis of Civil Society Suppression

On Tuesday September 17th, CAP Liberté de Conscience hosted a side event to the 57th session of the Human Rights Council titled Arbitrary Detention in the UAE: Addressing the Crisis of Civil Society Suppression...

Russian attacks on Ukraine energy set to push 500,000 people out of country

The alert from the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine follows significant destruction to power plants and the worsening energy crisis that has affected access to electricity, clean water and heating, while...
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