Russia, 147 Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to heavy terms languish behind bars
On 25 October, 46-year-old Jehovah’s Witness Roman Mareev was released after having served his prison term but many others are still behind barbed wires: 147 according…
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Religious Persecution in Europe: Margaritis Schinas’ Vision for Internal Tolerance and Solidarity
In a passionate and reflective speech delivered at the European Parliament during the “how to stop the rise of religious intolerance in…
Repression against Christians in China is increasing
Persecution of Christians in China is increasing and spreading to Hong Kong, Release International
Russia – Three Jehovah’s Witnesses sentenced to 78, 74 and 27 months in prison
Gevorg Yeritsyan, a Jehovah’s Witness sentenced to 6 years and 2 months in prison at the end of June, declared in court…
The persecution faced by the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan
Introduction For a period, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan has endured persecution and bias despite the constitutional assurance of religious freedom…
Unyielding Persecution of Baha’i Women in Iran
Discover the increasing persecution faced by Bahá'í women in Iran, from arrests to violations of human rights. Learn about their resilience and…