the case of Asia Bibi (Pakistan)
European Parliament Working Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (EPWG on FoRB) co-Presidents Peter van Dalen and Dennis de Jong issued the following statement today:
Complaint against French MP Rudy Salles – Rapporteur at the PACE
Mr. Salles is a long-time associate of Mr. Georges Fenech, member of the French National Assembly and former head of the Miviludes,
Barroso, Schulz and O’Reilly hear Soteria International call for real human rights in future EU
Soteria International was present at the European Ombudsman Interactive event ”Your wish list for Europe” with President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz and European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly moderated by editor of The European Voice Tim King.
Civil society and religious leaders support a motion for religious freedom at PACE
30 civil society and religious leaders and 10 organizations have joined EIFRF in a supportive letter regarding Motion for a Resolution 13333 at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The letter has been sent to every member of the Committee on equality and non-discrimination. Here are the text of the letter and the signatories.
MEPs Van Dalen and De Jong present unique report on freedom of religion
At a conference held in Brussels on February, 12 the European Parliament Working Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (EPWG), co-chaired by MEPs Peter van Dalen (ECR) and Dennis de Jong (GUE/NGL), presented its first annual report on freedom of religion in the world. The report takes stock of developments regarding religious freedom and concludes that this human right is increasingly violated, around the globe. The report proposes to give the promotion of religious freedom a more prominent place in EU foreign policy. It furthermore makes recommendations for EU action in case of fifteen countries where the situation is particularly dire.
Japanese man wins landmark lawsuit on religious oppression
Japanese man wins landmark lawsuit on religious oppressionInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day: United front against all forms of racism
Brussels, 27 January 2014–Todayis the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Anti-racist organisations1areseriously concerned about the prevalence of anti-Semitism in Europe and pledge to join forces to curb racism in European society, whoever the victims may be....French MP avoids jail after saying Adolf Hitler “maybe didn’t kill enough” Roma gypsies
Gilles Bourdouleix was found guilty of ‘condoning crimes against humanity’ after he was caught on camera making the statement during an altercation with a traveller community A French MP has avoided jail after he was caught on camera saying “Hitler maybe...
