The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) will convene a virtual hearing on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET to address the challenges posed by Entities of Particular Concern (EPCs) to international religious freedom. U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Hearing Addressing Entities of Particular Concern: Non-State Actors and Egregious […]
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“When you have a society where people respect each other’s right to believe and behave according to their beliefs, then you have the recipe for a peaceful and prosperous society, and in that condition, normal business can thrive.” In the latest episode of Religious Freedom and Business Foundation Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna […]
Donald Trump consistently condemned religious persecution during his presidency and took significant steps to address it both domestically and internationally. Throughout his first term, he emphasized protecting religious freedoms and actively criticized countries and officials involved in the oppression of religious groups. His administration implemented strict measures to hold those responsible accountable, reinforcing his commitment […]
Donald J. Trump’s Historic Comeback and the Hope for Religious Freedom In the early hours of Wednesday, Donald J. Trump completed what many are calling the greatest political comeback in modern U.S. history, securing enough electoral votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris and returning to the White House for a second term. His return […]
In a joint statement for International Religious Freedom Day, the chairmen of two key committees of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s stance on religious freedom as a fundamental human right, describing it as “the synthesis and summit of all other fundamental rights.” Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of 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 […]
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 […]
The Pakistani government’s decision to invite and host controversial Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik has drawn widespread criticism from religious minorities, intellectuals, and women’s rights activists. Dr. Naik, known for his hardline and regressive views on religion, women, and cultural practices, is viewed by many as a divisive figure whose presence could exacerbate Pakistan’s existing […]
Rachel Miner, founder and CEO of Bellwether International, highlights in her recent opinion piece that the fight for religious freedom, while often an intellectual discussion in the U.S., is a life-or-death matter in many parts of the world. Miner references a recent report from the Pew Research Center, which reveals that government restrictions on religion […]
October 27 Marks International Religious Freedom Day, Celebrating Fundamental Rights Worldwide October 27 is observed as International Religious Freedom Day, honoring the essential role of religious liberty as a foundational human right. This day highlights the reality that countless people around the world, especially those under Marxist and authoritarian regimes, are still unable to fully […]