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Will Mario Mauro be confirmed as the new EU Special Envoy on FoRB?

Juan Sanchez Gil -
As per a newsletter from HRWF, it was the website Christian Network Europe (CNE) that broke the news on 4th July, of the EU appointing a new EU Special Envoy on FoRB (Freedom of...
Europe
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PREMIERE: Religion and faith when not politicized, help us tap into our humanity, Ambassador of Greece

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Message from Ambassador of Greece to the UK, H.E. Mr Ioannis Raptakis on 5th July 2022 to the International Ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief hosted by the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development...
Council of Europe
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PREMIERE: We hope to establish examples of best practices to promote FoRB, said Daniel Holtgen from Council of Europe

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We hope to establish examples of best practices to promote FoRB, said Daniel Holtgen Message from Daniel Holtgen as Council of Europe's Spokesperson and Special Representative on antisemitic, anti-Muslim and other forms of religious intolerance and...
Europe
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“The EU works closely with all actors to promote FoRB”, said Gilmore, EU SR for Human Rights

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Message from Eamon Gilmore as EU Special Representative for Human Rights when attending on 5th july 2022 to the International Ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief hosted by the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development...
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Final sentences to prison terms for 20 Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1 January 2022

Willy Fautre -
The persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses is going on unabated. In the last six months, 20 of them have been sentenced for practising their religion and are serving their prison term. Here is the list: 06...
Europe

Churches are key players for peace in Europe said MEP György Hölvényi after meeting Patriarch Bartholomew I

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 A series of MEPs travelled to Istanbul and met with Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, where they discussed about real orthodoxy and war. "We must work for peace in Europe in every possible way. The...
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Czech MEP Zdechovsky : ”Organ harvesting is a lucrative state-sponsored business in China”

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“Organ harvesting is a lucrative business that is state-sponsored in China and specifically targets Falun Gong practitioners as well as other prisoners of conscience, which is unacceptable,” Czech MEP Tomas Zdechovsky said in his...
Asia

The Tai Ji Men Case: A Test for Taiwan’s Compliance with the Two Covenants

Massimo Introvigne -
The European Union is increasing its cooperation with Taiwan. It is an essential economic partner, particularly (but not only) in the field of semiconductors. It is also a geopolitical partner for a Europe increasingly concerned...
Europe

Jehovah’s Witnesses and Sexual Abuse: The Court of Brussels Finds the CIAOSN Report Ill-Founded

Massimo Introvigne -
The governmental “cult watchdog” CIAOSN published a text that was methodologically faulty and included false statements, the judge said. The Jehovah’s Witnesses have obtained another legal victory in Belgium on June 16, 2022, this time...
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UK MP Fiona Bruce: importance of the international Freedom of Religion or Belief conference in London

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Fiona Bruce MP outlines plans for the UK-hosted 2-day ministerial conference and explains the role of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance. Greetings from the UK Parliament. I’m delighted to be speaking to you...
Africa

USCIRF Delegation Travels to Nigeria to Assess Religious Freedom Conditions

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Washington, DC – United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Frederick A. Davie along with USCIRF staff traveled to Abuja, Nigeria from June 4-11 to meet with Nigerian and U.S. government officials, religious communities,...
Europe

BELGIUM: Jehovah’s Witnesses acquitted on appeal for alleged discrimination and incitement to hatred

Willy Fautre -
Jehovah's Witnesses acquitted on appeal for alleged discrimination and incitement to hatred On 7 June 2022, the Ghent Court of Appeal acquitted the Belgian Association of Jehovah's Witnesses of all charges of discrimination and incitement to hatred, after they...
Europe

2022 Ministerial Conference on FoRB: London – Is there a meaningful role for civil society?

Juan Sanchez Gil -
2022 Ministerial Conference on FoRB (Freedom of Religion or Belief): London, July 5-6 - Is there a meaningful role for civil society? - Reportedly, no invitations were received by them at this writing. In today’s...
Asia

Is Qatar trying to eradicate the Baha’i community?

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In a communication to The European Times, the Baha’i International Community(BIC) informed of being "extremely worried by developments in Qatar—where the government is apparently attempting to eradicate the Baha’i community" The Baha'is have often and...
Council of Europe

RUSSIA: Strasbourg rules Russia’s ban on Jehovah’s Witnesses in 2017 is unlawful

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Jehovah’s Witnesses / ECtHR: Russia ordered to pay EUR 59,617,458 ($63,684,978 USD) for pecuniary damage (mainly seized property) and EUR 3,447,250 ($3,682,445 USD) in respect of non-pecuniary damage Information and text from: JW World Headquarters/HRWF (08.06.2022)...
Africa

St. Francis Catholic Church: Christians and others to be protected in Nigeria

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St. Francis Catholic Church: Attack on one of the most important Christian feasts: the state is unable to protect Christians in Nigeria A gunman attacked worshippers at the St. Francis Catholic Church in the Nigerian...
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon looks ahead to the UK-hosted conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief

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Minister of State Lord Ahmad looks forward to the UK hosting the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London in July 2022. The conference will bring together government, civil society, faith...
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Denmark: interest in Scientology increases at 54th anniversary

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, May 26, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Interest in Scientology increases at 54th anniversary. While Scientologists are present in Denmark since at least June 5th 1968, since the grand opening in May 2017 of...
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Russia: A Danish Jehovah’s Witness released after five years in prison

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After five years spent in prison, Dennis Christensen was released this Tuesday 24th May. He is expected to be deported to Denmark on Wednesday morning. Dennis Christensen has served 5 years of his 6-year sentence....
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MPs and faith leaders discuss at UK Parliament role and value of interfaith

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MPs and faith representatives convene at UK Parliament to discuss the Role and Value of Interfaith. The media often portrays religion as a source of contention, war and conflict, but does religion really give value to the world?
Europe

‘Leftist trap against freedom of religion and speech’ said MEP Gyorgy Hölvényi

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This week, the European Parliament's plenary adopted a report, which, after many years, could have taken a strong action in defence of freedom of religion of minorities suffering persecution. “Instead, the ideological 'pressure' of...
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Scientology says World Press Freedom Day must protect media but also religion from biased hurtful lies

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World Press Freedom Day must protect media but also religion from hurtful lies - Charter on Journalistic Ethics in Relation to Respect for Religion or Belief BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, May 5, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Freedom of...
Asia

EVENT: Abusive Taxation and Denial of Justice in Taiwan: The Case of Tai Ji Men

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Conference at the Press Club in Brussels on 4 May, 3pm – 5pm Tai Ji Men is a menpai (similar to school) of qigong, martial arts, and self-cultivation, and its shifu (master) and dizi (disciple) have long been committed to international...
Europe

EP Report – Persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion, presented by Karol Karski

Juan Sanchez Gil -
On May 2nd, the European Parliament made a short presentation of their report Persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion (short presentation), of which The European Times has transcribed the English...
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US Commission on International Religious Freedom Releases 2022 Annual Report

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Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released its 2022 Annual Report documenting developments during 2021, including significant regress in countries such as Afghanistan and the Central African Republic (CAR)....
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