04/22/2024Massimo Introvigne Source : Bitter Winter Le Saint-Siège a rappelé à la France que lorsque des tribunaux civils remettent en cause la décision d’expulser une moniale de son ordre religieux, la liberté de religion est « gravement violée ». par Massimo Introvigne Le château de Pontcallec, qui abrite le siège des Sœurs Dominicaines du Saint-Esprit. Crédits. Si certains pensent que l’attaque contre la liberté religieuse en France ne vise que les  « sectes » et l’islam, ils se trompent. Le 13 avril dernier, une organisation religieuse a déploré dans un communiqu ..read more

Faith & Freedom Summit III HOW FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TACKLE ISSUE THAT ARE AFFECTING CITIZENS IN EUROPE WHEN: 18 April 2024, 14:30 – 18:00 European Parliament (Brussels) ROOM:  SPAAK 1C47 (BRU) By Thierry Valle CAP Liberté de Conscience EuropeanTime news First of all I would like to thank Mrs Maxette Pirbakas MP and the organisers of this 3rd Faith and Freedom summit for inviting me to give you a presentation on the theme of “the social action of Faith-Based Organizations”. I would like to take you on a journey through time, exploring the profound impact of Faith-Based organisatio ..read more

he recent United Nations resolution on the plight of minority girls in Pakistan has shed a much-needed spotlight on the ongoing persecution of the Ahmadiyya community in the country. This religious minority has long been the target of discrimination, violence, and systematic oppression, with the latest incident of an anti-Ahmadiyya video targeting young children being a particularly alarming development. The International Human Rights Committee and the Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience have been at the forefront of efforts to denounce the persecuti ..read more

By CAP Liberté de Conscience April 2024 The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), a U.S.-based advocacy organization, recently released its annual report titled “365 Days of Hate: 2023 in Modi’s India.” The 49-page report aims to inform legislators and policymakers about human rights conditions in India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to the report, since coming to power in 2014, Modi and the BJP have pursued a vision of India where Hindus reign supreme while religious minorities, especially Muslims and Christians, are treated as secon ..read more

By CAP Liberté de Conscience April 2024 In a recent parliamentary question, Senator Laurence Muller-Bronn of the Bas-Rhin region has expressed deep concerns over the troubling situation surrounding the Independent Commission on Incest and Violence against Children (Ciivise) in France. This comes on the heels of a recent UN expert declaration urging France to protect children from incest and all forms of sexual abuse. The Ciivise, established in 2020, has been at the forefront of addressing the critical issue of incest and child abuse in the country. After three years of groundbreaking work, du ..read more

By CAP Liberté de Conscience April 2024 In a recent statement, a group of United Nations human rights experts expressed deep concern over the lack of protection for minority girls in Pakistan, who face the alarming threat of forced religious conversions and marriages. This issue, which has long plagued the country, highlights the ongoing struggle for religious freedom and the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to safeguard the rights of vulnerable populations. Pakistan, a nation with a rich cultural tapestry and a predominantly Muslim population, has long grappled with the complex dynamics ..read more

The European Faith and Freedom Summit III aims to explore the social action of Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) WITHIN Europe and their crucial role in building a more resilient society. FBO’s play a significant role in addressing societal challenges, promoting social cohesion, and advocating for the values of faith and freedom in the European Union (EU). This conference aims to provide a platform for MEPs and Civil Society to discuss the challenges, opportunities and impact of FBOs and their contributions to a more inclusive and sustainable society inside Europe. RSVP now: https://forms ..read more

The Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC) and the International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) have been alerting the international community for years about the persistent persecution of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan. The latest press release from the IHRC highlights the alarming situation where the Pakistani government, in collaboration with local officials, has implemented a discriminatory practice of creating separate voter lists for Ahmadi citizens. This tactic aims to expose and target the Ahmadiyya community, leading to furt ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stop Amhara Genocide Releases Alarming Report on Escalating Attacks Against Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia Washington, D.C. – April 5, 2024 – Stop Amhara Genocide, a human rights organization dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing Amhara genocide in Ethiopia, has released a comprehensive report detailing the escalating attacks on Orthodox Christians in the country. The report, titled “The Escalating Attacks on Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia,” sheds light on the systematic persecution, violence, and discrimination faced by adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox Te ..read more

The United Nations Human Rights Council is currently considering a draft resolution (A/HRC/55/L.22) that aims to bolster the rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities. The resolution, sponsored by a diverse group of countries, emphasizes the need for States to take concrete measures to ensure the full enjoyment of minority rights and promote social cohesion. Key points of the draft resolution include: Urging States to ratify and adhere to relevant international and regional human rights instruments protecting minority rights. Promoting the inclusion ..read more