News
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?
Kyrgyzstan Court Rules in Favor of Conscientious Objectors
The ruling to amend a 2009 law will allow Jehovah’s Witnesses to perform genuine alternative civilian service.
South Korea Separates Hundreds of Conscientious Objectors From Criminals
South Korea has provided a measure of relief to hundreds of Jehovah’s Witnesses who are imprisoned for conscientious objection to military service.
Armenia Releases All Imprisoned Jehovah’s Witnesses
For the first time since 1993, there are no Jehovah’s Witnesses imprisoned in Armenia for their conscientious objection to military service.
Super Typhoon Haiyan Pummels Central Philippines
The devastating storm caused extensive loss of life and property. Jehovah’s Witnesses are cooperating with local authorities to provide needed assistance to those affected.