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Jehovah’s Witnesses on Trial in Taganrog
Religious freedom in Russia is at stake. Listen to comments from some of the 16 prosecuted Witnesses and their attorneys.
Witnesses Participate in the 2014 Mexico City Books and Magazines Expo
Jehovah’s Witnesses showcased their wide variety of Bible-based literature and videos at the 2014 Expo Publica Book Fair.
The European Court of Human Rights Upholds the Right of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia to Meet for Worship
The ECHR restates their position that Russia is violating the human rights of Jehovah’s Witnesses, including their right to worship peacefully.
Judges Struggle With Their Own Conscience When Required to Ignore Conscience of Others
South Korean judges are distressed by the injustice of mandatory verdicts that criminalize and imprison conscientious objectors instead of recognizing their human rights.
European Court of Human Rights Decides in Favor of Four Conscientious Objectors in Turkey
A third judgment against Turkey emphasizes that the European Convention protects conscientious objectors and that all Council of Europe member states must recognize the right of freedom of conscience.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Launch International Conventions
The first of the 2014/2015 international conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses begins on Friday morning, June 6, 2014, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Portions will be presented simultaneously via video streaming to ten other convention locations in the United States.
Prosecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses Continues in Taganrog, Russia
Sixteen citizens are on trial, charged as ‘criminals’ for practicing their faith. If they are convicted, religious freedom throughout Russia is threatened for all citizens.
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Azerbaijan Appeal for Justice to the European Court of Human Rights
Azerbaijan claims to be a model of religious tolerance, yet citizens who are Jehovah’s Witnesses do not enjoy religious freedoms.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Announce International Convention Series
Beginning in June 2014 and continuing through January 2015, Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold three-day international conventions in nine different countries.
Expert Views on the Right of Conscientious Objection
Conscientious objection to military service is accepted as a fundamental right by almost every country. Hear why human rights experts say that global recognition is due.
Destructive Fire in Valparaíso, Chile
A deadly wildfire torched the historic port city of Valparaíso. Jehovah’s Witnesses immediately formed a disaster relief committee to aid the victims.
Repression of Religious Freedom in Russia
A criminal case has been initiated against Jehovah’s Witnesses in the small town of Taganrog. Their Kingdom Hall has been confiscated and their literature seized.