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Fethullah Gülen, Advocate for Peace and Dialogue, Passes Away at 86

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Fethullah Gülen, a prominent Turkish cleric and advocate for interfaith dialogue and education, passed away on October 21, 2024, in a Pennsylvania hospital at the age of 86. Known for his emphasis on peace,...
Europe

Hungary, UN expert Nazila Ghanea Reports on Discrimination and Religious Rights

Juan Sanchez Gil -
Budapest, Hungary, October 2024 – Hungary faces a decision regarding religious freedom as it navigates the challenge of preserving its traditional connections with major religious organizations while also confronting the growing issue of discrimination against...
Europe

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

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

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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...
FORB

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

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

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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...
FORB

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

Willy Fautre -
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...
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Panama to host the 4th Edition of the Faith and Freedom Summit

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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...
Asia

The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief on mission in Pakistan

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The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mr Frans van Daele, is on the eve of carrying out a fact-finding mission in Pakistan. The dates announced two months ago were 8-11...
Europe

UKRAINE The UOC, the historical branch of the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine, on the path to be banned

Willy Fautre -
On Independence Day, President Zelensky signed Law № 8371 banning the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) in Ukraine through the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) On 24 August 2024, President Zelensky signed Law No. 8371...
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OSCE Urges Immediate Action Amid Surge in Religious Hate Crimes Across Europe

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Vienna, August 22, 2024 – Religious Hate Crimes - On the occasion of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, there is a significant focus on the...
FORB

Religious Freedom Under Threat: The Case of Scientology in Hungary

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Religious minorities in Hungary, particularly the Church of Scientology, have faced increasing discrimination and legal challenges in recent years, according to multiple reports and statements from international human rights bodies. In 2017, Hungarian authorities conducted...
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Russia, A court fined a disabled Jehovah’s Witness suffering from cancer to 4500 USD

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On August 8, 2014, Judge Sergey Lytkin of the Kurgan City Court convicted Anatoliy Isakov, 59, for so-called extremism simply for holding peaceful private Christian worship services. The prosecutor requested for Anatoly Isakov 6.5 years probation with a...
Europe

French anti-religious MIVILUDES now attacks also the Catholic Church

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In a turn of events in the ongoing discussion on religious freedoms in France the government antireligious MIVILUDES is facing criticism for its bias against religion, particularly for expanding its investigation to include traditional...
Bahai

Spain says YES to Bahai marriage

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In an important step towards promoting religious inclusion and diversity in Spain, the first legally and civilly recognised Bahá'í marriage in the country has taken place. This significant milestone came after the Bahá'í Community...
Events

Global Leaders to Convene in Panama for Faith and Freedom Summit IV

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Panama City, Panama – In a world where religious freedoms are increasingly under threat, the Faith and Freedom Summit IV is set to provide a crucial platform for dialogue and action. Scheduled for September 24-25,...
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France 2: Hidden Cameras, Journalistic Ethics and State Television

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Journalistic ethics is a delicate subject. There is such a need to protect the press from various forms of interference, and to preserve its freedom, that very often, any criticism of a journalist or...
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Russia – Three Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to 78, 74 and 27 months in prison

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Gevorg Yeritsyan, a Jehovah’s Witness sentenced to 6 years and 2 months in prison at the end of June, declared in court  at the end of his trial: “Jehovah's Witnesses have faced persecution at different...
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FRANCE – I was a victim of a police raid and was abusively detained for two days and two nights

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Inappropriate and disproportionate use of massive police raids on several yoga centers and abusive detention of dozens of yoga practitioners. Still no progress in the judicial proceedings. “In the last ten years, I have been...
Europe

RUSSIA: Shootings in several cities of Dagestan, a synagogue and churches attacked

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At least 19 people were victims of an attack on police officers, Orthodox churches and synagogues in Dagestan Derbent and Makhachkala on Sunday evening. Five attackers were killed, the authorities said: two in Derbent...
Christianity

RUSSIA: Heavy prison terms for 9 Jehovah’s Witnesses in the occupied territory of Crimea

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Nine Jehovah’s Witnesses living in the occupied territory of Crimea are currently serving heavy prison terms of 54 to 72 months for exercising their right to freedom of assembly and worship in private houses: 4...
Europe

Professor Mar Leal, from University of Seville, stated that religious freedom must be protected and not given for granted

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KingNewsWire // Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 12th Jun 2024 - Leading voices for the promotion and defense of religious freedom across Spain and Europe gathered at the University of Seville on May 27, 2024 for the...
Europe

Experts at conference held at the Church of Scientology of Rome, make the point on the state of freedom of belief in Italy and...

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University professors, civil servants, parliamentarians and religious representatives took part in a one-day conference on current challenges to freedom of belief.
Books

Scientology’s Foundation Mejora presents new scholarly book about 10 years of promotion and defense of religious freedom

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Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 29th May 2024 - religious freedom - The Mejora Foundation, which has consultative status with the UN ECOSOC, presented its latest book at the Faculty of Law of the University of Seville,...
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A Russian Jehovah’s Witness was sentenced to 8 years in prison 

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On May 16, 2024, the Samara Regional Court confirmed the sentence of Jehovah's Witness Alexander Chagan to 8 years in prison under Part 1 of Art. 282.2 Criminal Code (organization of the activities of...
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