Rev. Anatolyi Raychynets, Vice-Chairman of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations, and Deputy General Secretary of the Ukrainian Bible Society, reflected on how Ukrainian churches perceive the concept of just peace. “For over a thousand days, our people have been courageously defending their homeland, their homes, and the right to life,” he said. […]
David Smith MP is announced as the UK’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and will champion FoRB for all around the world. From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Lord Collins of Highbury David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief David Smith MP has today been appointed […]
Heavily damaged Christian church in Zabadani, Syria. (Photo: Mass Media/Shutterstock) “The bishops of the European Union are closely monitoring developments in Syria and express their hope for an orderly and peaceful transition of power. COMECE urges the new regime to reject sectarianism and extremism while embracing the contributions and unique identities of the many ethnic […]
By Madalaine Elhabbal for CNA The historic city of Aleppo, Syria. / Credits: STEPANOV ILYA/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 10, 2024 / 17:50 pm (CNA). Catholic Church leaders in the U.S., Rome, and the Middle East have expressed cautious “hope” that the new regime in Syria will respect Christian communities after a lightning offensive this […]
(Photo: EP) In the context of the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast held at the European Parliament, in Brussels, on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, COMECE contributed to the conference on “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current challenges and future prospects”. COMECE: “The time is mature for the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian […]
National Conference Highlights Challenges and Resolutions for Religious Minorities Faisalabad, December 10, 2024 – In observance of International Human Rights Day, the Minority Rights Movement (MRM) convened a national conference at the Press Club Faisalabad under the theme: “Is the plight of religious minorities in the country according to the Charter of Universal Human Rights? […]
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 […]
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 […]