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COMECE Urges EU to Strengthen Religious Freedom Safeguards Across Europe

Fruitful Dialogue on Freedom of Religion Under Hungarian EU Presidency The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) took part in the Article 17 TFEU conference, titled “Shared Responsibility: Cooperation Between States and Religious Communities in Europe,” held in Budapest on Friday, October 18, 2024. The event was organized under the Hungarian […]

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Award-Winning Humanitarian Daniel Solymári’s Mission: Addressing Migration at Its Roots for a Peaceful Future

Daniel Solymári, Director of Foreign Affairs for the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, has been recognized by Pope Francis for his dedicated humanitarian work with migrants. The Pope recently honored Solymári with the Order of Saint Sylvester, a prestigious award given by the Holy See to secular individuals for exceptional service. Solymári […]

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Justice Singh Shares How Religious Freedom Serves as a Tool for Peacemaking through Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on October 7, 2024. (Courtesy of the Office of Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh) Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh shared the legal foundation for the Philippine Supreme Court’s firm stand […]

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Knox Thames Highlights Importance of Religious Freedom in Peacemaking at ICLRS Symposium

7 October 2024, Provo, Utah — Knox Thames, senior fellow at Pepperdine University and a senior visiting expert at the U.S. Institute of Peace, delivered remarks during a panel on “Understanding Religious Freedom: Why Does It Matter?” at the ICLRS 31st Annual International Law and Religion Symposium. Thames emphasized the critical role of religious freedom […]

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Global Religious Freedom: Chris Seiple Spotlights Key Initiatives at Berlin Conference

Chris Seiple, a renowned scholar-practitioner, reflected on his LinkedIn account about the recent Berlin conference that explored the intersection of religious freedom and security. He praised the event’s innovation and inclusion of new voices, particularly from the majority world. Among the highlights, Seiple lauded Halina Kusack’s leadership on women of faith in Eurasia and expressed […]

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International religious freedom advocacy : A guide to organizations, law, and NGOs, H. Knox Thames, Chris Seiple & Amy Rowe

International Religious Freedom Advocacy serves as a comprehensive guide for activists and policymakers, providing essential insights into the governmental institutions, NGOs, and legal frameworks that protect religious liberties worldwide. This unique resource begins with an overview of international legal protections and goes on to explore the workings of key global bodies such as the United […]

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Religious Freedom and Peacebuilding: Azerbaijan’s Commitment Showcased at U.S. Conference

Ramin Mammadov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, delivered a speech at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium in Provo, USA, according to Azernews. The event, themed “Religious Freedom as a Tool for Peacebuilding,” was co-hosted by Brigham Young University’s Center for International Law and Religion Studies and the Stirling […]

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Abrahamic Family House: A Symbol of Interfaith Unity

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abrahamic Family House, a groundbreaking interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi, stands as a symbol of hope and understanding in a world often fractured by religious differences. This unique initiative, inaugurated in 2023, brings together representatives of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam under one roof to learn, exchange ideas, and celebrate their […]