News
Decision in Retrial Postponed for 16 of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Taganrog
How have the lengthy proceedings affected the defendants? Will Russia stop the misapplication of its extremism law and uphold the right to peaceful worship?
Retrial of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Taganrog—When Will the Injustice End?
Will 16 peaceful Russian Witnesses be imprisoned for practicing their faith?
High Court of Ukraine Upholds Right to Conscientious Objection During Military Mobilization
The courts of Ukraine recognize that conscientious objection to military service is a fundamental human right that merits protection even during military mobilization.
Witnesses in Zimbabwe Host 2015 “Imitate Jesus!” Conventions One Year After Historic International Gathering
The 2014 international conventions became one of the year’s biggest news stories in Zimbabwe, generating great anticipation for this year’s regional conventions.
2014 International Convention—Interview With Zimbabwe Branch Representative
John Jubber comments on the impact of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ international convention held in Harare in August 2014.
Russia Supreme Court to Hear Case on Abinsk LRO Liquidation
Will the Court uphold the Witnesses’ religious freedom and reverse a ruling that liquidated their Local Religious Organization (LRO) in Abinsk, Russia?
Russia Bans JW.ORG, Official Website of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Authorities have made it a crime to promote jw.org within the country. Russia is the only country in the world to ban this website.
Officials Honor Father and Son for Helping to Rescue Three Men From Burning Car
Andreas Bonk, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and his son Jorim received awards for their brave, unselfish action.
Targeted for Religious Beliefs in Eastern Ukraine
Armed groups have abducted and tortured 26 of Jehovah’s Witnesses because they do not adhere to Orthodox beliefs and they remain politically neutral. The Witnesses have refused to compromise.
Are Judges in South Korea Ready to Adopt International Standards for Conscientious Objectors?
The Constitutional Court will reconsider South Korea’s refusal to recognize the right of conscientious objection. A global audience eagerly anticipates the judgment.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Broadcast Special Meeting Into War Zone of Ukraine
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Ukraine held a special meeting on February 14, 2015, to give pastoral support to more than 17,000 of their fellow worshippers living in the war zone.
Rwanda Court Takes Positive Stand on Religious Discrimination
The Intermediate Court of Karongi upheld the right to religious freedom for eight Witness students. Will the ruling help to end religious discrimination in all Rwanda’s schools?