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Russian Citizens Face Criminal Prosecution for Their Faith
A conviction of Jehovah’s Witnesses facing criminal prosecution in Taganrog would endanger many fundamental rights for all Russian citizens.
Richard Rudolph, Concentration Camp Survivor, Dies in Germany at 102
Richard Rudolph endured over 19 years of imprisonment under the Nazi and Communist regimes for his religious beliefs.
Is Improvement in Sight for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan authorities appear committed to improving human rights. Jehovah’s Witnesses hope for positive results, including legal registration for all their congregations.
Jehovah’s Witnesses to Launch Global Invitation Campaign for the Memorial of Christ’s Death
Millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses participate in a 24-day global campaign to invite the public to join them in observing the Memorial of Christ’s death.
Guy H. Pierce, Member of the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Dies
He served on various committees that supervise activities related to the Witnesses and their international Bible-education work.
Turkey Refuses to Conform to European Standards in the Matter of Conscientious Objection
Why does the government oppose conscientious objection, refusing to recognize this fundamental human right?
Jehovah’s Witnesses Release Newly Revised Bible in a Large-Size Edition
To make the Bible’s message accessible to many more people, the 2013 revision of the New World Translation has been released in a large size.
Expanded Coverage: Attempt to Ban JW.ORG Fails
An appellate court ruling reverses the ban of the jw.org website throughout Russia.
Russian Appellate Court Refuses to Ban JW.ORG
The Tver Regional Court in Russia reversed a lower court decision to ban jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Update: After Super Typhoon Haiyan, Jehovah’s Witnesses Mobilize Relief Effort
Ongoing disaster relief is being provided for the Philippines. This effort includes volunteer assistance and more than 190 tons of supplies.
Gallup Poll Reveals Shift in Perception of Conscientious Objection in South Korea
An increasing number of South Koreans now favor offering alternative service to those who conscientiously object to military conscription.
Russian Officials Seek to Ban JW.ORG
The Tsentralniy District Court of the city of Tver ruled to ban jw.org throughout the Russian Federation. Jehovah’s Witnesses appeal this decision.
Armenia Releases Conscientious Objectors
How did a historic legal case culminate in the release of these Witnesses?