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Ending Extrajudicial Violence Resulting from Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws
A conversation on how to stop unjust violence against those who are accused of…
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Call for collaboration
Call for input for Mary’s next report to the Human Rights Council on human rights defenders working in remote and rural areas
Purpose: To inform the Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights defenders working in remote and…
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External Digest
60 years after the start of the case that would lead to his conviction for plagio
by Alessandro Amicarelli — October 12, 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of a tragic…
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External Digest
The old myth of mental manipulation
by Fabrizio d’Agostini — Five association acronyms that state in their very name that…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
UN expert to visit Hungary to assess freedom of religion or belief
GENEVA– The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea, will…
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External Digest
The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief on mission in Pakistan
By Willy Fautre – The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief,…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Iran: UN experts alarmed by surge in executions, demand moratorium on death penalty
GENEVA- UN experts* today expressed alarm over a surge in executions during the month…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
New morality law affirms Taliban’s regressive agenda, experts call for concerted action
GENEVA – UN human rights experts* voiced profound concern today over the Taliban's recent…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Experts condemn misuse of counter-terrorism law against Montagnards in Viet Nam
GENEVA (28 August 2024) – Independent human rights experts* today expressed alarm about the…
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