The World Evangelical Alliance and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada jointly called on the government of Canada to halt eligibility for euthanasia on the basis of mental illness, to repeal medical assistance in dying provisions for those whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, and to protect persons from feeling pressured or induced to request […]
The World Evangelical Alliance called on the government of Algeria to allow the re-opening of all Protestant churches and to overturn convictions of individual Christians, including that of Pastor Youssef Ourahmane, who was sentenced in absentia to two years in prison and a fine on charges of holding an unauthorized religious assembly and holding worship
The World Evangelical Alliance appealed to States and religious communities to pursue and strengthen national and international multi-faith forums in order to counter hate speech while upholding freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council 55th session, during the Panel discussion on
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The World Evangelical Alliance shared examples of Evangelicals around the world seeking relationships that foster mutual understanding and empathy among religious communities and prevent hateful speech. The WEA further highlights challenges faced by Evangelical communities such as laws and regulations that undermine the right to freedom of religion or belief. The oral statement was made
The World Evangelical Alliance urged the Sri Lankan government to investigate the Easter Sunday bombings and bring perpetrators to justice, to end violations of freedom of religion or belief, to repeal the Online Safety Act, and to refrain from mandating registration for places of worship. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council
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