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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
“There are more and more attempts in Europe by state institutions to interfere and intrude into the teachings and practices of religious groups, which is forbidden by the European Convention.”
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
The survey results add to the mountain of evidence that religion is the beating heart of a people and, as such, must be protected.
COMBATING BIGOTRY & HATE
Bigotry spawns hate speech, which, in turn, results in one thing only: violence.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Anna Błuś, a researcher for Amnesty International, accused the French of targeting “certain people. And it’s very clear that it’s very often Muslim people.”
COMBATING BIGOTRY & HATE
Antisemitism had become so pervasive within the Labour Party’s ranks that, in 2018, it became the first major UK party to be investigated for antisemitism by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Religious freedom “is the philosophical linchpin of what lies at the heart of American ideals.”
HATE WATCH
“The hate we’re seeing online doesn’t stay online—it causes real harm and violence in people’s lives.”
INCLUSION & RESPECT
Eleven members of Parliament from Sikh backgrounds emerged victorious in the election, marking the largest group ever from that faith to take their seats in the House of Commons.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
“USCIRF welcomes Mohamed Elsanousi to the Commission and looks forward to the valuable perspective that his years of experience will bring.”
