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Pakistani Christian convert granted protection at Europe’s top court  

A Pakistani Christian fearing persecution in case of deportation has won his case at the European Court of Human Rights.

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Report identifies worst violators of religious freedom 

Fifteen countries are engaging in “systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations of religious freedom – as identified by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its 2022 Annual Report published today.

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Top human rights court of the Americas fails to uphold parental rights 

The decisions of parents regarding how and by whom their children will receive religious education may be disregarded – so ruled the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

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Finnish prosecutor’s decision paints picture of hostile path towards free speech and Christianity

Päivi Räsänen at court. She will face trial at the Finnish Supreme Court.

“The Finnish prosecutor has announced she will appeal Räsänen and Pohjola’s acquittal on ‘hate speech’ charges.”

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40 Days for Free Speech

“If you think that the free speech-v-cancel culture tension has already been pushed to its limits in the UK over the past year, you probably haven’t heard of 40 Days for Life.”

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A Bipartisan Win for Religious Freedom | Opinion

“In a remarkable show of bipartisan cooperation, last week, the Senate unanimously reauthorized the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.”

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This 76 year-old grandmother was arrested while praying. She’s still waiting for justice

Rosa Lalor was arrested for praying silently during coronavirus lockdown

“Rosa, a 76-year-old grandmother, was arrested while walking and praying during lockdown. Due to court backlogs, she is still awaiting trial.”

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Prosecutor to continue “campaign” against Finnish MP after major free speech victory

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen

After a unanimous court decision and strong recommendation by the police not to proceed with prosecution in the first place, the Finnish state prosecutor intends to push criminal proceedings against MP and bishop into their fourth year.

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In Finland, a Win for Free Speech Everywhere

Päivi Räsänen wins major free speech trial

“A Finnish member of parliament has won on all charges in a groundbreaking free speech trial involving a Bible tweet…”

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