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Why FECRIS should be held responsible for its Russian members activities
A rapid history of FECRIS   The European Federation of Centres for Research and Information on Sects and Cults (FECRIS) is a French-registered umbrella organization that gathers anti-cult associations all over Europe and beyond. It was created on June 30, 1994, by the French anti-cult association UNADFI (National Union of Associations in Defense of the Individual and Families against...
       
Another Minority Religion Under Threat in Russia: Who Is Afraid of Sri Prakash?
Open Letter The situation of religious minorities in Russia has been a cause of serious concerns for several years. While Russia hosts high-level academic institutes and tolerant intellectuals, it is also home to radicals who believe that the Russian Orthodox tradition should be defended by cracking down on minority religions. Notorious in this respect has been, again for years, one Alexander...
       
Forced Conversion in South Korea Should Be Put to an End: An Open Letter to President Moon Jae-in
한국의 강제 개종을 근절해야 합니다 : 문재인 대통령에게 보내는 공개서한 Dear President Moon: 문재인 대통령님   We represent international NGOs and scholarly organizations specialized in researching religious pluralism and new religious movements throughout the world, and advocating for religious liberty. 우리는 종교 다원주의와 세계의 새로운 종교 운동을 연구하고 종교 자유를 옹호하는 국제 민간단체와 학술 단체를 대표합니다.   South Korea is a democratic country in an...
       
Press Release - Faith and Freedom Summit II
A New Direction for the European Union Source: https://faithandfreedomsummit.eu/faith-and-freedom-summit-ii (EIFRF is a member of the Faith and Freedom Summit Coalition)   A New Direction for the European Union Religion or Belief The EU Faith & Freedom Summit   For the second year in a row the Faith & Freedom Summit met on April 2 in the European Parliament, to forge...
       
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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe takes the lead on FoRB in the workplace

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe takes the lead on FoRB in the workplace
On January 29, 2020 the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) passed a resolution called "The protection of freedom of religion or belief in the workplace".  As all PACE's resolutions, this one is not a binding law for the 47 countries of the Council of Europe. Nevertheless, it has the strength of its consensus amongst European members of national parliaments that represent their countries at the PACE. In terms of soft law, every government in the Council of Europe's...
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Books and publications

OSCE/ODIHR releases new important guidelines on FoRB and security

OSCE/ODIHR releases new important guidelines on FoRB and security
On September 19, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) released a new document called "Freedom of Religion or Belief and Security: Policy Guidance". As said on the ODIHR website : This publication is designed to clarify the interrelationship between freedom of religion and security in light of the OSCE’s comprehensive framework for peace and security. It further explains the nature, status and scope of freedom of religion or belief as enshrined in OSCE...
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Events

Register to the Faith and Freedom Summit II

Register to the Faith and Freedom Summit II
The Faith and Freedom Summit, a campaign for freedom of religion of belief in the EU run by a coalition of NGOs (including EIFRF), will have its second event on April 2, in the European Parliament.  The announcement includes the following:  "We strongly believe that EU citizens must enjoy a real freedom of religion or belief, at every level, and that this fundamental right is not given the importance it deserves in the EU institutions, and in the EU instruments to protect the...
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NGOs write to international Govt leaders to alert on 45 reporters of Bitter Winter arrested in China

NGOs write to international Govt leaders to alert on 45 reporters of Bitter Winter arrested in China
A group of NGOs, including EIFRF, wrote a joint letter to various international government leaders to alert them on the arrest of 45 reporters working for the online newspaper Bitter Winter, and calling them to action. The letter reads as follows: To: Dr Ahmed Shaheed UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion Mrs Federica Mogherini High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mrs Dunja Mijatović Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe...
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The Faith and Freedom Summit has a new website

The Faith and Freedom Summit has a new website
The Faith and Freedom Summit is not an organisation. It’s a campaign proposed and run by a large coalition of faith-based and non faith-based NGOs and supported by many EU stakeholders. The Summit launched a pledge that all MEP candidates are asked to sign, that reads as following: "I pledge that I will uphold and defend the freedom of conscience and religion of all individuals by rejecting and speaking out against bigotry, discrimination, harassment and violence; and so build a more equitable...
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US State Dept places Russia on Special Watch List for severe violations of religious freedom

US State Dept places Russia on Special Watch List for severe violations of religious freedom
On December 11, 2018 the US State department placed Russia on a Special Watch List for governments that have engaged in or tolerated “severe violations of religious freedom." Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced it in a press release that can be found here: https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2018/12/288006.htm, with these words: "In far too many places across the globe, individuals continue to face harassment, arrests, or even death for simply living their lives in accordance...
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Speech by Mr Morten Wold at PACE regarding Rudy Salles'report

On the 10th of April 2014, Mr Morten Wold, member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, did ask for the report, resolution and recommendation drafted by Mr Rudy Salles, "The Protection of the minors against excesses of sects", to be rejected by the Assembly. Finally, the resolution has been amended in order to promote religious freedom for all, and the recommendation to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has been rejected.


To see the press release of EIFRF on this issue, click here

Rédigé par EIFRF le Friday, April 11th 2014 | Comments (0)

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Speech by Mr Valeriu Ghiletchi at PACE regarding Rudy Salles'report

On the 10th of April 2014, Mr Valeriu Ghiletchi, member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, did ask for the report, resolution and recommendation drafted by Mr Rudy Salles, "The Protection of the minors against excesses of sects", to be rejected by the Assembly. Finally, the resolution has been amended in order to promote religious freedom for all, and the recommendation to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has been rejected.


To see the press release of EIFRF on this issue, click here

Rédigé par EIFRF le Friday, April 11th 2014 | Comments (0)

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Brian Binley's speech at PACE session on Rudy Salles report

Mr Brian Binley, member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has recommended to reject the Rudy Salles report, resolution and recommendation "Protection of minors against the excesses of sects", on 10th of April 2014. The resolution has been finally completely amended for the better and the recommendation has been rejected.


To see the EIFRF press release on this issue: http://www.eifrf-articles.org/Rudy-Salles-fails-to-export-anti-religious-policies-to-the-47-Member-States-of-the-Council-of-Europe_a127.html

Rédigé par EIFRF le Friday, April 11th 2014 | Comments (0)

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