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Outcry after Nigeria removed from U.S. “Country of Particular Concern” list
U.S. State Department removes Country of Particular Concern designation for Nigeria despite worsening religious freedom situation
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The Coup in Sudan puts Religious Freedom at Risk
After nearly two years of major reforms on human rights and democratic governance, the coup has the potential to destabilize the country. In particular, the coup puts the historic progress that Sudan had made recently…
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Europe’s Top Court to rule on Covid-19 worship ban challenges
Is it legal for a government to completely ban public worship in the name of protecting public health?
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Bishops of Pakistan on Int’l Day of the Girl Child: Govt must end forced marriage and conversion of minor girls
On the International Day of the Girl Child, Catholic Bishops have taken action to challenge religious freedom violations against teenage girls.
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UN: International engagement with Afghanistan must depend on respect for religious minorities
Almost two months after the rapid takeover of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva has adopted a resolution to condemn, “in the strongest possible terms”, the ongoing violations and abuses…
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Escapee from forced marriage speaks out ahead of Intl Day of the Girl Child
This International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), many girls in South Asia fear for their safety. 14-year-old Maira is one of the estimated 1000 girls that are “converted” against their will through a…
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As churches reopen, Ugandan faith groups recommit to challenging Summer worship ban
The government concession comes after three cases have been filed to challenge Covid-19 restrictions which maintained a blanket ban on worship, even when malls and business centers could open.
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“Near helpless” response of international community will embolden those responsible for atrocities in Afghanistan, UN warned
More than six weeks after the rapid takeover of the Taliban in Afghanistan, civil society groups are still calling on states to take resolute action to protect vulnerable religious minorities who face serious threats to…
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AVISO: Webinar – The Forgotten Christian Minorities in Myanmar
Recent world events have called attention to the significance of religious freedom. But is the international community doing enough to protect the human rights of those persecuted for their faith?
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High Court Ruling: abortion up to birth for babies with Down Syndrome not discriminatory
"We hope to see this decision appealed" – ADF International's Robert Clarke has issued this response to the High Court's judgment regarding abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities.
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