This report outlines how Malta’s proposed equality legislation lacks appropriate safeguards for freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, as well as freedom of conscience.
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Malta (45th Session)
This report outlines how Malta’s proposed equality legislation lacks appropriate safeguards for freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, as well as freedom of conscience.
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This report provides information on the state freedom of religion or belief in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In particular, it surveys its blasphemy and apostasy laws, highlights positive developments concerning Christians and other religious minorities, and outlines the State’s human rights obligations in this area. It concludes with actionable recommendations to enhance the human rights situation in the country.
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the state of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression in Nigeria.
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This report highlights the continuing challenges to freedom of religion and expression in Malaysia. In particular, it addresses the criminalization of blasphemy and proselytism, as well as the effects of religious harmony laws and the mandatory disclosure of religious affiliation in identity cards on the enjoyment of these fundamental freedoms.
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This report brings attention to the situation of freedom of religion and expression in Uzbekistan, with particular attention to persons belonging to religious minorities. Notably, it highlights the barriers related to the registration and operations of unregistered religious groups.
Continue readingPastor Premnath: India
Pastor Premnath spent 150 days in jail after a hostile group invaded his prayer meeting and falsely accused him of engaging in forced conversions. He is now on trial.
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Pastor Keshab was sentenced to one year in prison after sharing gospel tracts and praying with fellow citizens in Nepal.
Continue readingReligious Persecution: Securing freedom for these Christians
Churches are being closed. Priests are silenced. Bishops, pastors and ministers all over Europe are discriminated, restricted and silenced. Will you join us to stand by them?
Continue readingShagufta and Shafqat: Pakistan
The Pakistani Christian couple Shagufta and Shafqat languished on death row for seven years on false blasphemy charges. Their death sentence was overturned in June 2021. They are now safe in Europe.
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