‘You can’t even face your own parents’, cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights Council

‘You can’t even face your own parents’, cyberbullying victim tells Human Rights Council
By United Nations News

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Scientology In Hamburg Celebrates Half A Century Of Fighting For And Winning Freedom For All
By Newsdesk
HAMBURG, GERMANY, September 28, 2023 /EINPresswire/ — On the first weekend in September, the Church of Scientology Hamburg celebrated its 50th anniversary in Hamburg with members and invited guests. In an illustrated journey through time, Scientologists from the very beginning, new Scientologists and invited guests were given an insight into the eventful history of Scientology in Hamburg. Great causes, great allies for freedom As a special guest speaker, a German religious scholar gave those present an insight into his work and explained why, from his scientific perspective, Scientology is without question a religion, as the highest German courts have confirmed.
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Spain awards next level of religious recognition to the Bahá'í Faith
By Newsdesk
Madrid, 26 September 2023- After 76 years of development as an integral part of Spanish society, the Bahá’í Community has been officially recognised by the Government as a community with deep roots in the country. The report of the Advisory Commission on Religious Freedom was unanimously favourable, marking a step forward in the recognition of minority rights and religious diversity in Spain. Since the formation of the first group of believers in Spain in 1947, the Bahá’í Community has worked to put into practice its fundamental principle, which is the unity of humanity, within Spanish society through initiatives and processes
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Europe’s most stressed-out country is revolutionizing mental healthcare
By Newsdesk
In a nation known for its picturesque landscapes and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, a hidden reality is finally being acknowledged. Greece, despite its reputation for tranquillity, has been grappling with a mental health challenge greater than any other in Europe. It’s a crisis fuelled by the lingering effects of the financial crisis, which hit Greece notoriously hard, as well as collective income loss, GDP decline, and funding cuts. In the face of such adversity, Greece is at last beginning to take significant strides towards enhancing its mental health services. In a significant move towards improving mental health services, the Greek
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United Nations, Omar Harfouch accused Lebanon to be "an anti-Semitic, discriminatory, and racist country”
By Lahcen Hammouch
Geneva, 26 September 2023 – The United Nations Human Rights Council, in its 54th Regular Session held today, heard a riveting speech from Omar Harfouch, a renowned Lebanese pianist, during its 24th meeting. Born a Sunni Muslim, Harfouch was educated in a Christian school, a reflection of the religious diversity that Lebanon is known for. However, his presence at the council wasn’t primarily for his musical talents but to shed light on a pressing issue he faces in his homeland. The pianist revealed he’s facing persecution by the Lebanese government because of his opinions and interactions. He highlighted the charges
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Over 2000 homes of Jehovah’s Witnesses searched in 6 years in Russia
By Willy Fautre
Discover the shocking reality faced by Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia. Over 2,000 homes searched, 400 jailed, and 730 believers charged. Read more.
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Break the silence on persecuted Christians
By Newsdesk
MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen held a conference and exhibition at the European Parliament to denounce the silence surrounding the suffering of persecuted Christians worldwide. The EU must take stronger action against violations of freedom of religion, especially in Africa where lives are lost due to this silence.
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Abaya Ban in French Schools Reopens Contentious Laïcité Debate and Deep Divisions
By Juan Sanchez Gil
As reported through a newsletter from the Brussels-based NGO Human Rights Without Frontiers, the end of summer vacation in France, known as the “rentrée,” often brings renewed social tensions. This year has followed that pattern, as the calm of summer gave way to another dispute over a recurring national issue: how Muslim women should dress. In late August, with France still on break, Gabriel Attal, the 34-year-old newly appointed education minister and a favorite of President Emmanuel Macron, announced that “the abaya can no longer be worn in schools”, reports Roger Cohen at the New York Times His abrupt order,
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What About the Deadly Opioid Fentanyl?
By Christian Mirre
Within the European Union in a drug market in full swing helped by the use of social media or internet marketing and applications, appears an additional drug situation, with the increasing importation, production and consumption of uncontrolled synthetic drugs called new psychoactive substances (NPS). A psychoactive substance “affects mental processes, e.g. perception, consciousness, cognition or mood and emotions”. According to the Early Warning Advisory on New Psychoactive Substances (EWA-2022), the NPS is defined as “substances of abuse, either in a pure form or a preparation, that are not controlled by the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs or the 1971
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Proposed law against the public burning of holy scriptures in Denmark
By Guest Author
Denmark is a peaceful country where laws are respected, and the society practices an age-old proverb; One can always agree to disagree. This mindset has helped Danes to avoid big differences, minimise societal conflicts and live a rather peaceful life. The cornerstone of accepting the differing opinions is the notion of unlimited freedom of expression. It means that people can say anything, they please. It has worked because Denmark has been a mono-cultural, mono-ethnic, and a Christian nation for nearly one thousand years. That attitude, however, has also created an underlying intolerance and hostility towards other cultures, faiths and living styles, especially towards Muslim communities and Islam.
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OSCE, Independent and pluralistic media are a cornerstone of democracy and conflict prevention
By Newsdesk
VIENNA 15 September 2023 – On the International Day of Democracy, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, underscores the mutually reinforcing nature of democracy, the rule of law, and media freedom. “Advancing and sustaining democratic, resilient, and inclusive societies requires a steadfast commitment to media freedom,” says Teresa Ribeiro. In the 2023 Joint Declaration on Media Freedom and Democracy, Ribeiro, along with the other global free speech mandate holders, emphasizes the media’s pivotal role in delivering trustworthy news and fostering informed public discourse. This, in turn, cultivates a well-informed and active citizenry. “The media serve as
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