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 forced marriage in Pakistan every year.
Lies weiterAs 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.
Lies weiterUN warnt: „Fast hilflose“ Reaktion der internationalen Gemeinschaft ermutigt die Verantwortlichen zu Gräueltaten in Afghanistan
„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 their lives.
Lies weiterAVISO: 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?
Lies weiterUrteil des Obersten Gerichtshofs: Abtreibung bis zur Geburt für Babys mit Down-Syndrom nicht diskriminierend
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.
Lies weiterEU Resolution on Afghanistan demonstrates a “guilty lack of attention to Christians”, says Co-Chair of Intergroup on FORB
Failure to focus on the persecution of Christians can “lead politics to be timid towards regimes that violate religious freedom on a daily basis,“ said Carlo Fidanza MEP.
Lies weiterMore must be done to protect free speech
The police, crime, sentencing and courts bill is an opportunity to address critical issues within the law.
Lies weiterSocial media star challenges censorship ruling in court
„I felt like at any moment there would be a knock at the door, I would open it, and the police would arrest me,“ recalls Kika. „I cried oceans.“ And all because of a YouTube video?
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