Title: International Protocol on Documenting Violations of Religious Freedom Authors: Najib Bajali, Jeremy Barker, Tiffany Barrans, Amira Mikhail, and Naomi Prodeau About: Crafted in response to requests from civil society partners who have suffered severe violations of their religious freedom, the protocol seeks to fill a gap by providing a thorough and accessible resource for human rights advocates, […]
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USCIRF Releases Report on the Abuse of Extremism Laws in Central Asia Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: The Abuse of Extremism Laws in Central Asia – Central Asian governments’ legislation, including extremism laws, has been influenced by decades of Soviet rule of the region. When […]
Republicans Celebrate Abraham Accords Anniversary, Criticize Democrats for Stalling Progress WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday night, an event at the U.S. Capitol marked the fourth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, historic agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states. According to the report published on the JNS, though the event was meant to […]
Intolerance toward Christians appears to be on the rise in the West. One very dangerous symptom of this upward trend is government officials and entities targeting Christian churches, organizations, and individuals for prosecution or punishment based on their religious beliefs. Family Research Council analyzed open-source documents, reports, and media outlets to identify religious freedom violations […]
London, UK – A new report by the Henry Jackson Society (HJS) has raised serious questions about the accuracy of casualty figures provided by Hamas during the recent conflict in Gaza. The report, titled “Skewed Numbers: Unmasking Hamas Propaganda in the Media,” analyzes media coverage and finds a pattern of bias towards Hamas-reported numbers. The […]
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The UAE: Where Tolerance Thrives
Tolerance and Coexistence In the UAE, tolerance is a way of life and a key pillar of the government’s policies to protect religious freedoms, promote interfaith dialogue and build an inclusive culture that values difference. With over 200 nationalities living together, the UAE is one of the most diverse countries in the world, where practitioners […]
As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, First Liberty, a non-profit legal organization dedicated to defending religious freedom, is urging American voters to carefully consider where candidates stand on issues of religious liberty. According to the organization, religious freedom is not only a cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution but also a vital right that underpins other […]
Earlier this week, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon secured a debate in the House of Lord’s on “The UK’s role in safeguarding the freedom of religion and belief of minority faith communities across South Asia.” Lord Ahmad was a long-serving Foreign Office minister in the previous government and was the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or […]
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Burma Country Update – In 2024, the situation in Burma continues to deteriorate as the military junta loses control while ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) are consolidating territory and establishing parallel government structures. These escalating conflicts negatively affect conditions for freedom […]
On International Religious Freedom Day, Knox Thames calls for renewed commitment to advancing religious freedom globally, particularly in light of the upcoming presidential election. In an opinion piece titled “Recommitting to International Religious Freedom,” Knox Thames emphasizes the urgent need for the United States to take decisive action to protect the rights of those persecuted […]