Denmark takes steps to give jail time for public Quran burnings
The Danish government believes that such acts are causing harm to the nation’s interests and putting citizens at risk abroad. Under the…
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Breaking Barriers to Peace, Multi-Faith Organizations Unite Against Religiously Motivated Violence
Religions for Peace and United Religions Initiative are deepening their collaboration to prevent religiously motivated violence globally. Join their efforts for lasting…
2 minutes for believers of all faiths in prison in Russia
At the end of July, the Court of Cassation upheld the 2 years and 6 months in prison sentence against Aleksandr Nikolaev.…
Hate speech and intolerance: the case of a philosophical yoga school (II)
Discover the alarming collaboration between PROTEX and Pablo Salum in Argentina's anti-cult movement, as they target religious communities. Read more.
Experts resolve Global Stand against violence for Belief: Remembering Victims
GENEVA (18 August 2023) – On the occasion of the International Day to commemorate victims of acts of violence based on religion…
Hate speech and intolerance: the case of a philosophical yoga school (I)
On 12 August 2022, in the evening, about sixty people in their sixties were attending a quiet philosophy class in a coffee…
Russia, Cassation confirms a two years and six months sentence of a Jehovah’s Witness
On 27 July 2023, Aleksandr Nikolaev's prison sentence for participating in extremist activities was upheld in Russia. Learn more about his case…
Lalish, The Heart of the Yazidi Faith
Discover Lalish, the holiest place on earth for the Yazidi people, comparable to Mecca for Muslims. Learn about their ancient faith and…
Sanction Persecutors of Falun Gong
About Falun Gong // July 20 marks the anniversary of one of the bloodiest, and yet widely unacknowledged assaults on religious freedom…
MEPs tell EU Commissioner Věra Jourová that actions to protect religious freedom are far from enough
The European Parliament discussed the EU's role in promoting freedom of religion outside the EU. MEPs highlighted the need for action and…