Freedom of Religion and Belief
TAIWAN – CHINA exchanges between Taoist temples manipulated by the CCP Quoting “Bitter Winter,” Taiwan’s National Security Bureau warns against controlled religious events and “fake academic conferences.” by Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (25.06.2024) – If...
Human Rights in the World
TAIWAN: León 1188: The first parliament, taxes, and the Tai Ji Men case Taxpayers’ rights are not just one among many matters Parliaments should control. They are the historical reasons why Parliaments were created. By Massimo Introvigne* Bitter Winter (01.07.2024)...
LGBTQI People and Human Rights
ASIA: LGBTQ+ rights – Progress and setbacks in 2023 Nepal gave the go-ahead for same-sex marriages this year, while courts upheld bans in Japan and India By Randy Mulyanto Thomson Reuters Foundation (19.12.2023) – There have been gains and setbacks on LGBTQ+...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
TAIWAN: Taiwan’s religious success story By Knox Thames Taipei Times (19.11.2023) – Taiwan has a good story to tell regarding religious coexistence and religious freedom. The peaceful coexistence of multiple sacred sites from different faith and belief...
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Visit of the headquarters of a minority religion in Taiwan, Jehovah’s Witnesses (Credit: HRWF) TAIWAN: No anti-cult activity, no religious intolerance: the example of Taiwan Are European states in a position to teach lessons to other countries about religious...