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.
As of December 16, 2024,...
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 prisoner of conscience jailed by...
UK Government appoints David Smith MP as Special Envoy for FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief), reinforcing global commitment to religious rights advocacy.
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 Office Building on Capitol Hill...
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 initiative, confirmed during the...
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 Awards, was held.
This event,...
On Boulevard Waterloo in Brussels, the Churches of Scientology for Europe hosted a landmark conference centered on kindness, peace, and understanding among diverse communities. Organized under the stewardship of Eric Roux, a dedicated advocate...
Washington, D.C., November 20, 2024 – In a step forward for the advancement of human rights worldwide, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)s Third Committee has approved a groundbreaking resolution on Child, Early, and Forced...
At the event titled "Why Words Matter," organized by the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), European Parliament Vice President Antonella Sberna delivered a thought-provoking speech that underscored the transformative role of language and dialogue in...
As of 5 October 2024, 512 public tenders submitted by Germany to the EU in the nine first months of the year were accepted and published by the EU Tenders Transparency Portal despite their...
On 25 October, 46-year-old Jehovah's Witness Roman Mareev was released after having served his prison term but many others are still behind barbed wires: 147 according to the database of religious prisoners of Human Rights Without Frontiers in Brussels.
In Russia,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...