Tag: human rights
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Christian pastor stabbed to death by Hindutva thugs
A 50-year-old Christian pastor was brutally murdered by Hindutva goons in Bijapur of Chhattisgarh on Thursday after being threatened for preaching Christianity. Pastor Yalam Sankar was ... -
NCRC launches guidance note on forced conversions
Islamabad: The National Commission for the Rights of the Child (NCRC) on Monday launched its first fundamental policy brief on forced conversions – signaling the Commission’s ... -
The anti-Semitism that drives Putin’s claim to ‘denazify’ Ukraine | Jason Stanley
Ohen Vladimir Putin announced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at dawn on Thursday, he justified the “special military operation” as having the objective of “denazifying” Ukraine. The ... -
U.S. judges slash voting protections. Some fear lasting damage
The nation’s primary tool for protecting the right to vote is in mortal danger, threatened on multiple fronts by the Supreme Court and lower-ranking federal judges, ... -
UK Africa Minister visits Nigeria
From Aidoghie Paulin, Abuja United Britain’s Minister for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Vicky Ford, is due to visit Nigeria this week. The British High ... -
Chinese pastor blacklisted by Communist Party shares testimony
Through Leah Marie Ann KlettEditorial assistant | Sunday, February 13, 2022 Rev. Jonathan Liu, founder of the Chinese Christian Fellowship of Righteousness, was blacklisted by the ... -
Eritrean Patriarch Abune Antonios dies after 16 years in D…… | News and reports
Abune Antonios, a confined patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church and the longest serving prisoner of conscience in the Horn of Africa, died on February 9 ... -
How to read Sinha’s murder verdict
For the government, the timing of Sinha’s murder verdict on January 31 could not have been worse, with growing global scrutiny following a US sanction against ... -
Faith leaders urge Biden on ‘root cause’ migration initiative
US has made investments in Central America, but needs to crack down on corruption and rethink border enforcement, groups say EL PASO, TX (Border report) – ... -
Uyghur sentenced to death for books formerly sanctioned by the Chinese government
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the Chinese government tightened its grip on its ethnic Uighur population, it sentenced one man to death and three others to ... -
Council of Europe confirms report denouncing ‘virulent’ LGBTQ attacks
STRASBOURG, France — The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly on Tuesday voted in favor of a scathing report that denounces “virulent attacks” against LGBTQ people in ... -
Invasion Day and the Inherent Discrimination of Australian Nationalism – Aiesha Saunders
Growing up as a Dunghutti boy in Kempsey – a rural town in New South Wales – I saw January 26 (the day of the invasion) ... -
Earth Lusca Hackers targets high value targets in public and private sectors
An elusive threat actor called Land Lusca has been observed hitting organizations around the world in what appears to be both an espionage campaign and an ... -
Saudi and Emirati religious moderation inspires little beyond their borders
Saudi Arabia and the UAE praised social reforms that nationally reduced the role of religion in public life, strengthened women’s rights and, in the case of ... -
Over 400 million Christians in “lands of persecution”: activist
Through Michel Gryboski, Christian Post reporter | Thursday 06 January 2022 Reuters / Thomas Peter More than 400 million Christians live in countries that persecute churches ... -
Tutu’s advocacy for LGBTQ rights did not influence most of Africa
Desmond Tutu is remembered for his passionate advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ people as well as for his fight for racial justice. But the South African ... -
UMF condemns “genocidal” speeches in Haridwar
“The international community must put pressure on the Indian government. take action against Hindutva groups The United Muslim Forum (UMF), a group of religious leaders, criticized ... -
Lebanese religious leaders emphasize unity after meeting with UN chief
Beirut – Lebanese religious leaders met with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres during his visit to the country in crisis. Cardinal Bechara Rai, Patriarch of ... -
Latin American religious groups call for a post-extractivist economy
Source: London mining network More than 100 Catholic religious congregations and conferences from seven countries sign a manifesto in which they demand a post-extractivist development model ... -
Sight Magazine – Essay: 2021
December 15, 2021 ELLIS HEASLEY As always, 2021 has been both a year of setbacks and advances in freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the ... -
How Nigerian security agents “extrajudicially” killed 13,241 in 10 years
Security agents killed more than 13,000 extrajudicials in the country from 2011 to 2021, a span of 10 years, a new report from a pro-democracy group, ... -
Bengaluru: Christians oppose anti-conversion bill and organize peace assembly
Archbishop of Bengaluru Peter Machado on Saturday urged the government to withdraw the anti-conversion bill, saying it “will not bring good to anyone.” He said he ... -
Iranian House Churches Not Illegal, Supreme Court Says …… | News and reports
Currently, at least 20 Christians are imprisoned in Iran because their faith was considered a threat to the national security of the Islamic Republic. Among the ... -
UK to host world summit on freedom of religion and belief
The UK government has announced plans to hold a World Summit to Promote Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in July 2022 in London to boost ... -
New terrain, old problems: identity conflict and extremism in Asia, 2021
In 2017, residents of Khon Kaen, Thailand, filed a petition to prevent a Muslim community from registering a newly built mosque, citing fears of violence. A ... -
Kenya: LSK now wants Matiangi, Kibicho and Mutyambai to be sacked for extrajudicial killings
Nairobi – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is now calling for a complete overhaul of the senior leadership of the Home Office and national government ... -
Prohibition: a movement of prudish laughter or just revolution …
NOTNow that cool pastors are drinking craft beer, the erstwhile obsession of American Protestants with banning alcohol may seem downright odd. Or maybe just picturesque? Was ... -
Army attacks continue in Myanmar’s most Christian state …… | News and reports
More than 160 buildings in a town in northwest Myanmar, including at least two churches, were destroyed by fires sparked by shelling by government troops, local ... -
Uyghur repression in China detailed in ASPI report
Xu, Leibold and Impiombato said the authorities have sought to “permanently reshape Xinjiang society and achieve a perfect state of” overall stability “by the end of ... -
Southend Mosque condemns murder of Sir David Amess as “untenable atrocity”
Southend Mosques condemned Sir David Amess’ death as an “untenable atrocity” in a joint statement. The letter from the Southend Mosques was released after the death ... -
Egyptian President Promotes Religious Choice During …… | News and reports
By committing Egypt to a five-year human rights reform program, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has not mince words on religion. “If someone tells me that he ... -
Incel culture should be classified as terrorism, prominent human rights lawyer warns
Incel groups “glorify” violence against women and should be classified as terrorists, a prominent human rights lawyer warned. Dr Charlotte Proudman, an award-winning family law attorney, ... -
With the mass murders of Christians and the persecution of other religious minorities, should Nigeria be re-designated a Country of Special Concern?
In the last six decades since gaining independence of Britain, Nigeria – Africa’s most populous country – faced one crisis after another that threatened to undermine ... -
Religious and other minorities are under serious threat in Afghanistan and urgent action is needed, says US panel – Baptist News Global
The United States and the Global Community must pressure the Taliban to stop persecuting Afghanistan’s religious and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ communities and even Muslims, said ... -
Christianity grows nearly 1% in Muslim-majority Indonesia
Through Anugrah kumar, Christian Post Contributor | Tuesday 05 October 2021 Christians gather at a church for Easter Mass on April 4, 2021 in Surabaya amid ... -
Rally for “Abortion Justice” held in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, WV – A rally for “abortion justice” was held at 10 am on Saturday, October 2 in Courthouse Square. More than 100 people, mostly women, ... -
Could the city politician’s anti-vax “creed” lead to formal punishment?
Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Megan Stacey Release date : 01 Oct 2021 • 7 minutes ago • 4 minutes to read • ... -
Tolerance Narrative Sham: United Arab Emirates | Mirage News
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are using Expo 2020 Dubai to promote an open public image that contradicts the government’s efforts to prevent scrutiny of ... -
Watch out for other lawsuits | Steve rastin
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Myanmar Christians Suffer Amid Crackdown | Catholic National Register
Burma’s Christian minority is suffering amid the military’s continued crackdown on protesters opposing its February coup, a human rights activist said on Tuesday. Benedict Rogers said ... -
Kenya bans gay movie I Am Samuel because it is “demeaning towards Christianity”
The Kenya Film Classification Board has banned “I Am Samuel” because it says the film’s gay themes could “expose vulnerable groups, including children, to inappropriate content.” ... -
The Holy See recalls the Durban Declaration condemning racism
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher sends a video message to mark the 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration, which sets out measures to combat racism, intolerance and ... -
British religious leaders call for action on climate change ahead of COP26
Scottish and British religious leaders call on governments to take transformational climate action at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. By Lisa ... -
Juggle science, legal responsibilities, constitutional rights, personal choices and the common good
Employees and employers will need to find common ground so that mandatory workplace vaccination is better understood and accepted, not felt. © Copyright (c) Daily Maverick, ... -
NASFAT Missionary: Why Traditional Devotees Cannot Have National Holidays
Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, Head of Missions, Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), observed that the demand for traditional religious practitioners cannot work. He said the idea is an invitation ... -
The vitality of human rights in times of turbulence
Image by LoggaWiggler of Pixabay In a recent book, I look at a number of human rights campaigns around the world and how successful they are ... -
Open Forum: What Do the Taliban and the Right Have in Common? | Winchester Star
This is a tit-for-tat response to a September 1 open forum titled “What Do the Taliban and the Left Have in Common?” “ I take no ... -
Pro-Life Christians Pray and Mobilize Against Mexico’s Decree …… | News and reports
The Mexican Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that punishing abortion was unconstitutional, unanimously overturning several provisions of a law in Coahuila, a state bordering Texas, which ... -
As Christians in Afghanistan fight for their lives, Christians in America walk and pray in Washington, DC
More … than 340 million people around the world are persecuted for practicing their Christian faith – making it the largest persecuted religious group. In solidarity ... -
‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill Will Restrict Personal Autonomy – Legal Notice
Sunday August 29, 2021, 4:43 p.m.Press release: Family First New Zealand Family First NZ posted a legal opinion on the bill banning the “conversion therapy” bill ... -
People “eager to go home” in Poland amid anti-LGBT regime
Poles living in Merseyside have revealed that they are eager to return to their home country. Maciej, who lives in Southport, and Wiktoria, who lives in ... -
CSW celebrates International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Source: CSW Christian Solidarity Worldwide joins with other members of the international community in marking the International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Acts of Violence ... -
An alliance for change | Persecution
This story originally appeared in the April issue of ICC’s Persecution magazine. 04/26/2021 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – As you have read, the Turkish government poses ... -
Remembering John Stott, Queen’s Chaplain and Evangelical Power
One hundred years ago today, a humble man was born who continued to firmly support the Queen’s faith and helped strengthen evangelical Christianity around the world. ... -
Erdoğan feels the heat – Seren Selvin Korkmaz
Growing economic difficulties and a more united opposition threaten the hold of the Turkish president. His regime resorts to more and more repression. Seren Selvin Korkmaz ... -
Guerrilla commanders in Colombia, COVID-19 lockdowns, Amazon Oil, and more
A unique weekly summary of politics, economy, technology and culture in Latin America. Written by a journalist based in Rio de Janeiro Catherine osborn. January 29, ... -
Expansion of Catholic Hospital Chains Limits Availability of Abortion and Other Reproductive Services in Illinois
Despite a new law enshrining reproductive health care as a “basic right” in Illinois, trends in the hospital industry are limiting the availability of contraception, sterilization, ...
