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religious minorities

September 29, 2013

Religious minority rights and citizens rights belong together, says UN rapporteur

Work for the rights of religious minorities should be done in a spirit of universalism, says the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
September 20, 2013

Consultation focuses on rights of religious minorities

A three-day World Council of Churches (WCC) consultation has featured diverse perspectives on religion and discrimination.
August 16, 2013

Vicious attacks escalate on Egypt's Christian minorities

Concern is increasing over the plight of Egypt's Christians and other minorities, as church burnings, hate speech and killings continue.
September 20, 2012

WCC calls on Pakistani government to probe abuse of blasphemy law

A World Council of Churches sponsored hearing has urged the Pakistani government to take steps to stop abuse of the blasphemy law.
September 17, 2012

WCC public hearing debates 'misuse of blasphemy laws' in Pakistan

A public hearing on the “Misuse of blasphemy law and religious minorities in Pakistan”, organised by the World Council of Churches, is being held in Geneva.
March 2, 2012

Pakistan government fails to protect religious minorities says Amnesty

The Pakistan Government has failed to protect religious minorities from systematic campaigns of violence and vilification, says Amnesty.
August 12, 2011

Nepal religious minorities campaign against discrimination

Nepal’s religious minorities are preparing for the country’s adoption of a new constitution with a vigorous campaign against religious discrimination.

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