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HUMAN RIGHTS
How Japan’s Courts Turned a Mother’s Faith into a Crime
A case thrown out by two lower courts was resurrected under a new legal standard that strips minority believers of basic rights.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Two-Thirds of Global Population Faces Threats to Religious Freedom, New Report Finds
Billions of people in 62 countries could face persecution and discrimination for practicing their faith as religious freedom declines worldwide.
HUMAN RIGHTS
UN Experts Warn Japan’s School Pamphlets Threaten Religious Minorities
Government-issued “child abuse” pamphlets conflate faith with harm, targeting minority religions and worsening an already perilous environment for religious freedom in Japan.
HATE
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: How Media-Driven Bigotry Incriminated Hindu Faith Leaders and Their Community
Sensational media coverage falsely portrayed a Hindu temple and its volunteers as criminals, fueling prejudice and leaving lasting damage on a minority faith. It’s an all-too common occurrence.
