Photo: CEC/Łukasz Troc Press Release No: 20/2416 December 2024Brussels About 80 participants, including representatives from Ukrainian and other European churches, met in Warsaw from 9 to 11 December for the European Consultation on Just Peace, organised by the Conference of European Churches (CEC). The event explored theological, ethical, and practical aspects of just peace amid […]
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Brussels, Belgium – The European Parliament has taken a significant step to protect religious freedom by re-establishing the Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief. This bipartisan initiative, co-chaired by Bert-Jan Ruissen (SGP, ECR) and Miriam Lexmann (EPP), aims to address the growing global threat to religious freedom. The re-establishment of the intergroup comes at […]
A Call for a More Inclusive Understanding In today’s complex world, religious freedom remains a vital but often contested issue. While the right to freedom of religion or belief is enshrined in international law, its practical implementation varies widely across different countries and cultures. Dr. Jaclyn Neo, an associate professor at the National University of […]
Lahore: In a significant development for Pakistan’s religious minorities, the Minorities Rights Movement (MRM) has officially launched, with the aim of empowering and protecting minority rights across the nation. Pervez Rafique, former Member of the Punjab Assembly and Central President of the MRM, shared the organization’s mission and vision in an exclusive interview with Gospel […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]