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Christian Observatory reports on intolerance and discrimination
Another presentation made at the monthly meeting of the UK Freedom of Religion or Belief Forum (25th June) was presented by Anja Hoffmann, MA, Executive Director of OIDAC Europe. The report, “Monitoring Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians: Growing Challenges to Religious Freedom in Europe” covers European i
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French Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ says Human Rights Council
The UN Human Rights Council experts criticized France’s football and basketball federations for banning hijab-wearing players, including at the amateur level, and the government’s decision to prevent hijab-wearing athletes from representing France at the Paris Olympics. They argued that these measures violate fundamental rights, including religious expression and cultural participation. The experts stated that France’s…
International Convention “Law and Freedom of Belief in Europe, an Arduous Journey”
Video of the speech by Mr. Martin Weightman, Director of All Faiths Network, England, at the Round Table of the International Convention Law and Freedom of Belief, an arduous journey, held in Florence on 18-19 January 2018. Click here for the video, and below for a transcript of the presentation. Martin Weightman – Transcription
Third call for Signature: Blasphemy laws in Pakistan
On 20th June the second Religious Roundtable Europe this year was held. The Roundtable is an informal group of individuals from civil society who gather regularly to discuss FoRB (Freedom of Religous Belief) issues on a non-attribution basis. It is simply a safe space where participants gather, speak freely in sharing ideas and information, and…
