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.
Continue readingTop 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.
Continue readingProsecutor to continue “campaign” against Finnish MP after major free speech victory
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.
Continue readingFinnish MP wins on all charges in major free speech trial
A Finnish court has upheld the right to free speech by dismissing all charges against Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola.
Continue readingNGOs call on US Senators to hold gross violators of human rights accountable
Numerous international religious freedom NGOs have penned a public letter calling on US Senators to reauthorize legislation to hold gross violators of human rights accountable.
Continue readingAviso: Judgment in Finnish MP’s Bible-tweet trial expected on 30th March
A Finnish court is expected to rule on the Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola’s free speech case on 30th March. Both stand accused of having engaged in “hate speech” for publicly sharing their faith-based beliefs.
Continue readingSudanese couple faces criminal charges after conversion to Christianity
A married Sudanese Christian convert couple is currently on trial facing baseless charges after they converted to Christianity despite the decriminalization of apostasy.
Continue readingWORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY – France taken to Europe’s top court after censoring Down Syndrome spokespersons
Disability rights organisation faced discrimination after video speaking out about life with Down Syndrome was censored on state television channel
Continue readingAfghanistan: Religious minorities “remain stranded under constant fear of death”
UN human rights experts call on governments to not lose sight of religious minorities in Afghanistan who “remain stranded under constant fear of death”
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