Discrimination Against Jehovah’s Witnesses Worse After Ban Put in Place

Recent ban makes the Jehovah's Witness religious group a soft target for discrimination. Ever since being tagged as “extremist” by the Russian Supreme Court

Gay Couple’s Case Against Kim Davis is Back in Court

Same-sex couple brings Kim Davis back to court. Human rights are typically defined as the rights a person has to a service or to

Nancy Pelosi Discusses Human Rights with Dalai Lama in India

US lawmakers met with the Dalai Lama Tuesday to discuss human rights in Tibet. A delegation of U.S. Congress members led by Nancy Pelosi,

High-Profile Case Against Jehovah’s Witnesses Started Today in Russia’s Supreme Court

Russia's suspension of Jehovah’s Witnesses has been condemned by UN and USCIRF. On March 24, 2017, Russia’s Ministry of Justice suspended Jehovah’s Witnesses with

Religious Crowd Gathers in Support of Women’s March

People of faith stood in unity at Women's March in Washington D.C. The early morning hours of January 21 saw large gatherings of women

Dakota Access Pipeline Protest is a Fight for Religious Freedom

Dakota Access Pipeline Protest is a Fight for Religious Freedom

Dakota Access Pipeline will desecrate many Native American sacred religious sites. Native American religion is intrinsically based on nature. Religious places are not man-made

Yazidi Woman Who Escaped ISIS Captivity is Awarded Human Rights Prize

Yazidi Woman Who Escaped ISIS Captivity is Awarded Human Rights Prize

Nadia Murad, Yazidi woman who survived ISIS captivity receives Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize. On October 10, 2016, the Council of Europe awarded the

Scientology Cements Its Legitimacy as a Religion and Defends ‘Freedom of Religion’ on New Site

Scientology Cements Its Legitimacy as a Religion and Defends ‘Freedom of Religion’ on New Site

ScientologyReligion.org includes a “Scientology 101” primer for Scientology’s background, beliefs, studies, recognitions, theological validation from religious and religion law scholars and clergy, an interactive

Pakistan Assembly Finally Passes Bill to Protect Rights of Hindu Women

Pakistan Assembly Finally Passes Bill to Protect Rights of Hindu Women

Landmark bill passed by Pakistani assembly recognizes Hindu marriages and protects women's rights. After decades of delays, Hindu couples in Pakistan will finally have

Trump Swears to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding

Trump Swears to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding

Trumps says if Planned Parenthood doesn't stop conducting abortions, its government funding will end. Affirming his firm stand against abortion, Republican nominee in the