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MEPs call for urgent appointment of EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief: EU does not care about victims of religious violence & persecution in the world
Reprinted from a newsletter by Human Rights Without Frontiers Int’l (www.hrwf.eu) Fifteen months after the European elections, there is still no appointment of an EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief. Since the mandate of EU Special Envoy was created in 2016, the position has repeatedly been kept vacant for long periods without…
In Good Faith – religion in European constitutional law
The role of religion in European constitutional law is increasingly shaped by EU laws, particularly regarding religious freedom, which can create tensions between progressive advocates and traditionalists. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) influences member states’ regulations, as seen in the controversial headscarf ban for Muslim girls in Austria aimed at promoting…
Lithuania loses another Jehovah’s Witness case of conscientious objection in Strasbourg
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Lithuania violated the religious freedom of a Jehovah’s Witness minister by denying him access to civilian service as an alternative to mandatory military service due to his conscientious objection. This ruling marks Lithuania’s second loss in a similar case. The European Court emphasized the importance of freedom…
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Religious Freedom Under Attack : video
Former U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback discusses religious freedom in the West with OIDAC Europe Executive Director Anja Hoffmann. Christian organisations are increasingly being deplatformed and debanked when engaging in public debate. This conversation explores how to address these challenges and uphold religious freedom for all. See more here
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Inter Faith Week Report Launched!
A report celebrating the positive impact of interfaith work and Inter Faith Week, while acknowledging that its reach often remains limited to those already engaged in interfaith spaces, and is further challenged by societal and funding constraints was published recently. In its recommendations, the report calls on interfaith bodies to work collaboratively and courageously to…
Denmark’s investigation ends, tabloid is criticised, but campaign against Jehovah’s Witnesses persists
The Danish Press Council criticized “Ekstra Bladet” for publishing false information against Jehovah’s Witnesses and not correcting it. A Danish investigation affirmed that Jehovah’s Witnesses adhere to local laws, finding after a thorough review no evidence of wrongdoing related to allegations of mishandling domestic violence and child abuse cases. The Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs found…
