Freedom of Religion and Belief
Pakistan told to release Christian charged with blasphemy UN experts seek an urgent review of Stephen Masih’s case UCA News (23.10.2021) – https://bit.ly/3nuDbFi – UN human rights experts have appealed to Pakistan to immediately release Stephen...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Forced conversion law rejected in Pakistan: democracy’s bitter winter The statute would have put a halt to the practice of kidnapping, converting to Islam, and marrying to Muslim men young Hindu and Christian girls. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
New religious body draws ire from rights activists Pakistan is setting up a new religious body as part of efforts to push for an “Islamic welfare state.” But activists warn that the new authority could jeopardize the lives of women and religious...
Women's Rights & Gender Equality
Escapee from forced marriage speaks out on Intl Day of the Girl Child Girls from religious minorities are targeted for forced conversions through sham marriages across South Asia. Public called to sign an open letter to the Pakistani PM and post a picture wearing...