By Newsdesk 5 December 2024 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, organized each year by the Foundation for the Improvement (Foundation MEJORA) of Life, Culture and […]
Month: December 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Dutch parliament has passed a motion that mandates government agencies to track the “cultural and religious” values of Dutch citizens with immigrant backgrounds. Proposed by VVD parliamentarian Bente Becker, the motion calls for the Socio-Cultural Planning Office (SCP) to regularly publish reports on the cultural and religious norms of Dutch citizens […]
Sydney, NSW – The Minns Labor Government has announced plans to explore reforms aimed at enhancing protections for places of worship in New South Wales (NSW) from protests that seek to intimidate or disrupt religious practices. This decision follows recent incidents, including protests outside the Great Synagogue in Sydney, which have raised concerns about community […]
A recent webinar hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) brought together international experts and parliamentarians to discuss the importance of upholding freedom of religion or belief. The webinar emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to combatting religious hatred, promoting interfaith dialogue, and building […]
In an article for Newsweek, Peter Burns, executive director of the International Religious Freedom Summit, highlights the impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on advancing global religious freedom. As Burns notes, Trump’s leadership marked a turning point, making religious freedom a core aspect of U.S. foreign policy. A Historic Declaration at the United Nations On September […]
London, Paris, Amsterdam – Ted Deutch, Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), emphasized the critical need for European governments to prioritize the safety of Jewish communities during a week-long advocacy mission across Western Europe. Alongside AJC President Michael Tichnor and AJC’s Europe-based experts, Deutch met with high-ranking officials in London, Paris, and […]
Islamabad: On December 6, 2024, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom – Pakistan organized a remarkable event titled “Empowering Diversity Through Art” at the Anarkali Facade of Lok Virsa, Islamabad. The evening was a beautiful celebration of art’s power to promote understanding, foster connections, and highlight the richness of cultural diversity. The event began with welcome […]
A 3 December webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC), “Religion and Disinformation: How to be a trusted source,” offered case studies from African countries on how to prevent—and combat— disinformation. A recent webinar hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the World Association […]
Geneva, Switzerland: The World Council of Churches (WCC) has initiated a comprehensive survey to assess the current state of freedom of religion or belief (FORB) among its member churches in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This initiative, inspired by the discussions at the WCC’s 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, aims to build a […]
In his thought-provoking blog post, The Beginning of Religious Violence—and of Restorative Justice and Forgiveness, Chris Seiple, Ph.D. a renowned strategist and leader in fostering global cohesion, explores the roots of religious conflict and the transformative power of forgiveness. Using the biblical story of Cain and Abel, Seiple reflects on humanity’s inclination toward violence and […]