Tag: Religious Freedom

Swedish Liberal Party wants to establish new religious independent schools

The chairman of the Christian Free School Council, Jan Rosman, says this "would definitely be a violation of religious freedom".

US Department of State releases report on religious freedom across the world

The reports was announced back in November. Its full version has recently been released.

Freedom of religion under threat in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

The situation in Crimea is an example of the hostile treatment by Russian authorities against religious minorities.

USCIRF hearing addresses the lack of religious freedom in Syria

Islamic groups of various kinds threaten the safety and stability of war-torn Syria

Virginia passes law defining religion as including "outward expression"

The bill was introduced by Del. Irene Shin, a Democrat representing northern Virginia

Indian authorities urge pastors to cease their religious activities

Uttar Pradesh has seen the most significant incidents of Christian persecution over the years.

Algerian Christians have been fined for “unauthorised worship”

The 11 Algerians, plus one French guest speaker, gathered in Tizi-Ouzou on December 4 for a worship event.

Provinces in China are to issue online license for religious activities

The CCP's goal is to tighten the party’s grip on religion.

Religious freedom severely restricted in eastern Ukraine

The State Security Ministry (SSM) secret police banned all Ukrainian Baptist Union communities.

Kazakhstan courts continue to undermine religious freedom

Kazakhstan’s censorship of religious literature dictates when and where religious items can be sold, if at all.