Written by Don ByrdYesterday, Secretary Kerry released the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report, a yearly update, mandated by Congress, on the status of religious freedom in every country in the world.
Written by Don ByrdToday the US Commission on International Religious Freedom released their annual report. One of the primary features of the annual report is its recommendations for the State Department’s list of Countries of Particular Concern, the most notorious violators of religious freedom in the world.
For the last few years, the CPC list has consisted of 8 nations, while the USCIRF report has recommended 16 for the list, and several others for a watch list. As I dutifully read the introductory material to this year’s report, I noticed something. They only recommended 15 countries for the CPC list this year, not 16. So, a country is actually doing better? It turns out yes. Turkey. Not only is Turkey not recommended for particular concern, it isn’t even on this year’s watch list, which the Commission is now referring to as Tier 2. Read on to see what Turkey is now doing right.
Written by Don ByrdThe U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a statement of concern yesterday over growing religious violence in Nigeria. Especially troubling the statement notes, is the lack of response from the government.
Written by Don Byrd
A European court ruled today that international religious freedom laws protect a British Airways employee’s right to wear a cross over her uniform.
Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.