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Sunday, 21 June 2020

Virtual conference promotes fatherhood as boon to society
(Perry West, Catholic News Agency)

Saturday, 20 June 2020

In Memoriam: Norberto Padilla
(Gary Doxey, International Center for Law and Religion Studies)

Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs - Latest Articles

COVID-19 pandemic cannot distract us from the urgent need to eliminate sexual violence
(Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes)

In Togo, a Catholic nun fights COVID-19 for the sake of her AIDS patients
(Clement Girardot, Religion News Service)

Indonesia’s Islamic charities: Plugging gaps In economic relief – Analysis
(Eurasia Review Analysis)

The Value of Life
(Christof Heyns, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Racism in Australia is not just a thing of the past
(The Economist)

Learning from US Streets / A moment of reckoning
(Agnes Callamard, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Black Lives Matter and International Law
(Gail Lythgoe and Mary Guest, EJIL: Talk! Blog of the European Journal of International Law)

Friday, 19 June 2020

Iran's economy in desperate need of solutions
(Ali Dadpay, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Egypt's lucrative blood plasma black market
(Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)

Egypt to develop citadel as new hub of Historic Cairo
(Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)

Rome’s Irish College will not receive Irish seminarians next academic year
(Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency)

Why are Christians leaving Palestinian territories?
(Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency)

‘Thousands of Christians killed’ in Nigeria: UK lawmakers call for investigation into reports of 'genocide'
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)

Rogue Russian priest seizes convent with Cossack brigade, sparks public showdown with Church – Analysis
(Matthew Luxmoore, Eurasia Review Analysis)

Tibet, Tibetan refugees and the way ahead
(Tsewang Gyalpo Arya, Bitter Winter: A Magazine on Religious Liberty and Human Rights in China)

Sharia Law in Europe?
(University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre)

Religious liberty commission recommends binding agreement with Pakistan to halt abuses
(National Catholic Register)

Eritrea: Orthodox Christians in prison
(Human Rights Without Frontiers International)

USCIRF condemns Turkish military operations in Northern Iraq
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

CSW concerned by UK's merger of DfID and FCO
(CSW: Everyone Free to Believe)

Catholic aid agency urges Ireland to use UN Security Council seat to protect human rights
(Charles Collins, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Hopes for teaching Christianity in schools in Sudan wilt
(Evangelical Focus Europe)

Advancing religious freedom for all requires a multi-faceted, global effort
(Jeremy P. Barker, Real Clear Religion)

Former Ukrainian president threatened for church policy
(RISU, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Ukrainian crime bureau denies interfering in church question
(Ukrainiskaia Pravda, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Free exercise of religion - coronavirus in the Philippines
(Tony La Viña, Manila Standard)

Taking a direct stand against antisemitism – our report to UN Special Rapporteur
(Shaheryar Gill, American Center for Law and Justice)

Hopes wilt for teaching Christianity in schools in Sudan
(Christian Headlines)

Turkish-backed militants persecuting Christians, Yazidis after US troop pullback: USCIRF
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)

What is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart? A CNA Explainer
(Christine Rousselle, Catholic News Agency)

US protests inspire activists across Middle East
(Al-Monitor)

Israeli security chiefs warn that annexation could ignite the West Bank
(Ben Caspit, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Can Trump secure release of all US hostages in Iran?
(Mark Fitzpatrick, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Saudi Arabia to reopen Mecca mosques as cases surpass 150,000
(Al-Monitor)

DAILY HIGHLIGHT #104: Pope Francis on Mask Debates
(COVID-19: Exploring Faith Dimensions, Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)

Thursday, 18 June 2020

WEBINAR RECORDING, 18 June 2020: COVID-19, Religion and Belief: Webinar Series || EPISODE 11: Africa and the Middle East Perspectives
(Rosalind I. J. Hackett, Fayyad Alqudah, Khalid Hajji, Ahmed Salisu Garba, Luka David Mosoma)

Canada Supreme Court to hear church case
(Barry W. Bussey, Canadian Council of Christian Charities: Intersection)

Missionaries around the world are responding to COVID-19
(Bethany Johnson, Religion Unplugged)

DAILY HIGHLIGHT #93 Googling “Prayer” During the COVID-19 Crisis
(COVID-19: Exploring Faith Dimensions, Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)

COVID-19 is intensifying religiosity globally
(Jeanet Bentzen, Religion & Diplomacy: A Resource of the Transatlantic Policy Network on Religion and Diplomacy)

With new document, Vatican implements practical steps for environmental sustainability
(Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service)

All-Ukrainian Council of Churches calls on the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada to reject draft laws on gender
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))

Costa Rica’s bishops defend Catholic Church’s role as state religion
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Azerbaijan: Will fired parliamentary staffer be reinstated?
(Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service)

Renewed threats of military action on Korean Peninsula alarms World Council of Churches
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

Religious persecution is engulfing the world
(Arielle Del Turco, The Christian Post)

Turkey gets comfortable in northern Syria
(Semih Idiz, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)

UAE condemns Turkish and Iranian military interventions in Iraq
(Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

If the Church had stood up against slavery, ‘we may not be here,’ SBC pastor says
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)

Catholic priest and doctor: Coronavirus crisis a ‘window of opportunity’ for the homeless
(Catholic News Agency)

We need the Sabbath’s calm more than ever
(Geraldine Van Bueren, The Times)

Wednesday, 17 June 2020

EU sends mixed messages on freedom of religion or belief
(ADF International)

Vatican defrocks priest named 'pope' of African sect
(Juste Hlannon, La Croix International)

DAILY HIGHLIGHT #92: Capturing Wisdom of Religious Leaders: “Coronaspection”
(COVID-19: Exploring Faith Dimensions, Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)

USCIRF celebrates President Trump’s signature of Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

South Africa’s failure to legislate on religious marriages leaves women vulnerable
(Waheeda Amien, The Conversation)

Time to end the silence on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria
(Mervyn Thomas, Christian Today)

Villagers in India kill Christian teenage convert after accusing him of ‘witchcraft’
(Nirmala Carvalho, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Religious liberty publication fined by Russian court
(Religiia i Pravo, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

Level of public radicalization declining in Russia - FSB
(Interfax-Religion)

Russia: 6.5 years' jail for building "world theocratic state" with 700 roubles
(Victoria Arnold, Forum 18 News Service)

Ban on churches in Malaysia using 'Allah' for God arises again
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)

U.S. Department of State: Odessa City Hall continues to discriminate against Greek and Roman Catholics
(Religious Information Service of Ukraine (RISU))

Will Covid-19 put an end to hookah culture in Egypt?
(Ahmed Elleithy, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)

Will Cairo succeed in stopping Ethiopian control over Nile waters?
(Ayah Aman, Al-Monitor: Egypt Pulse)

Saudi Arabia approves dexamethasone as coronavirus treatment
(Al-Monitor)

Iranian official criticizes Instagram for 'immorality'
(Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

What do we do with critical theory?: Racism, white privilege, and Christianity
(Shane Morris & John Stonestreet, Christian Headlines)

Can Catholics support 'Black Lives Matter'?
(Catholic News Agency)

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

The rule of law and the place of religion: Lessons from the pandemic
(Andrea Pin, Talk About: Law and Religion)

This Perilous Moment: A Statement from Religious Leaders and Communities on the Crisis of Racial Injustice and Inequity and the Current Protests
(Religions for Peace, Parliament of the World's Religions, United Religions Initiative, Interfaith Center of New York, Religions for Peace)

Articles of interest - 15 June 2020
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)

Study: Religious Freedom and LGBT Rights
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)

ACLJ requests the immediate release of captive Christian teen Leah Sharibu at the U.N. Human Rights Council
(Paul Archuleta, American Center for Law and Justice)

Religious people in Hong Kong worried as territory awaits Beijing’s security law
(John Burger, Aleteia)

USCIRF releases new report about Pakistan
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

Want to make systemic change? Pope Francis has some ideas
(Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service)

Amnesty blasts Bahrain, Kuwait for 'highly invasive' COVID-19 tracing apps
(Al-Monitor)

Do you know someone of a different religion or belief than yours?
(Religious Freedom & Business Foundation)

Monday, 15 June 2020

Israel’s government approves funding for Trump Heights settlement
(Rina Bassist, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

Parliament speaker opens new conservative era in Iranian politics
(Shervin Ghaffari, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Turkey bombs PKK targets in northern Iraq as government's ratings sag
(Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)

Iran's Rouhani warns other countries against following US arms sanctions
(Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)

Israel OK's transfer of Qatari financial aid to Gaza
(Rina Bassist, Al-Monitor: Israel Pulse)

As Syria’s economy teeters, US prepares sweeping sanctions
(Elizabeth Hagedorn, Al-Monitor: Syria Pulse)

Church in India set on fire by suspected radical Hindu nationalist
(International Christian Concern)

Yearly protest for Eritrean Christians held online
(Olivia Miller, International Christian Concern)

Lebanese Armenians singled out in protests
(Olivia Miller, International Christian Concern)

Thai civil groups want abortion rights
(Penchan Charoensuthipan, Bangkok Post)

USCIRF condemns Russian persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses
(U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom)

Argentina’s bishops condemn ‘illegal espionage’ of clerics by government
(Inés San Martín, Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

Nigerian bishop says Africa needs to stop blaming the West for its problems
(Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)

DAILY HIGHLIGHT #90: Frontline Christian Sanitation Workers in Pakistan Face Discrimination
(COVID-19: Exploring Faith Dimensions, Berkley Center, Joint Learning Initiative, WFDD)

Ukrainian churches oppose same-sex and transgender rights
(RISU, Russia Religion News (Stetson University))

UN calls for end to 'cruel' 'conversion therapy'
(Anugrah Kumar, The Christian Post)

Russian Jewish community leader criticizes U.S. State Dept for too mild attitude toward Ukrainian govt's anti-Semitic actions
(Interfax-Religion)

Brazilian voices shout with silence to echo their pain for COVID-19 victims
(Ecumenical News)

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