Freedom of opinion and expression

WEA urges Sweden to withdraw proposed ban on faith-based private schools and to protect asylum seekers

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The World Evangelical Alliance, representing its national member, the Swedish Evangelical Alliance (SEA), urged Sweden to respect parents’ right to educate their children according to their religious tradition, to withdraw its proposed ban on faith-based private schools, and to allow public funding for religious associations that contribute to the public good without discrimination or interference […]

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Australia: Health, Indigenous Rights, Freedom of Religion or Belief and Freedom of Expression – Report to the UPR 51st Session

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On 17 July 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and Ethos – the Australian Evangelical Alliance Centre for Christianity and Society – submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Australia scheduled for January 2026 during the UPR 51st session. Our joint submission reported on several

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WEA calls on Bolivia to guarantee the right to conscientious objection to military service

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The World Evangelical Alliance called on the Plurinational State of Bolivia to include in the national legal system a regulation guaranteeing the right to conscientious objection to military service. The WEA further recommended Bolivia to review and modify legislation regulating the registration of religious entities, in order to make both the process and the registration

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WEA calls on Portugal to ensure legislation protects religious conscience and expression

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The World Evangelical Alliance, along with its national member, the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance (Aliança Evangélica Portuguesa), encouraged Portugal to promote more widespread training in various ministries and government departments so that all public servants can effectively comply with the Religious Freedom Law without discrimination, and to Integrate through legislation evangelical theological schools and seminaries into

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Sweden: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 49th Session

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On 11 October 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the Swedish Evangelical Alliance (SEA) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Sweden scheduled for May 2025 during the UPR 49th session. Our joint submission reported on the right to

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WEA urges Sri Lanka to protect freedom of religion for all, cease arbitrary obstruction of worship

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The World Evangelical Alliance urged the Sri Lankan government and the incoming president to uphold their obligations to protect the freedom of religion or belief for all citizens, to refrain from mandating registration for places of worship, and to repeal the Online Safety Act. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council 57th

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Submission to the UN: Fostering a Culture of Tolerance and Diversity

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On 16 April 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance made a submission to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in response to the High Commissioner’s call for input on combating intolerance against persons based on religion or belief. In our submission, we give examples of evangelicals engaging in inter-faith dialogue around the world, with

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Portugal: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 47th session

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On 5 April 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), and the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance (AEP) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Portugal scheduled for November 2024 during the UPR 47th session. Our joint submission reported on the right to

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WEA Statement at the Human Rights Council Panel on Countering Religious Hatred

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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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WEA shares examples of Evangelicals engaging in multi-faith dialogue, combating hate speech

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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

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