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The UN’s Failure to Protect Religious Freedom

In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly passed the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief.

Declan Ganley: Ireland

For almost a year, Irish churches faced a disproportionate ban, even while other public spaces were allowed to open. We’re supporting freedom of worship in court.

Canon Tom: Scotland

Glasgow Priest Canon Tom challenged the Scottish government’s blanket ban on public worship at Scotland’s top court – and won.

Tom Mortier: Belgium

In a significant ruling on euthanasia in Oct 2022, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Belgium violated the right to life in the case of Tom Mortier’s mother.