New Zealand passes law banning conversion therapy
Wellington, New ZealandReuters New Zealand’s parliament on Tuesday near-unanimously passed a legislation that bans practices intended to forcibly change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, known as conversion therapy. The bill, which was introduced by the government last year, passed with 112 votes in favour and eight votes opposed. A pedestrian walks […]
War concerns: In the US, Ukrainian clergy, flocks show support amid Russia crisis
LUIS ANDRES HENAO and PETER SMITH, of Associated Press, report on how Ukrainian church communities in the US have reacted to tensions between Western powers and Russia over the nation…
With COVID rules eased, Barcelona embraces return of Saint Eulàlia festivities
Barcelona, Spain AP Crowds gathered in Barcelona’s historic downtown to watch in awe and snap cellphone photos as teams of people in colourful garb formed human towers rising into the air like the spires on the nearby medieval cathedral. A giant figure in bright blue dress and a floral crown paraded through the streets in […]
Essay: The death of Eritrean Patriarch Abune Antonios should be a call to action
ELLIS HEASLEY and Dr KHATAZA GONDWE, of UK-based religious freedom advocacy CSW, reflect on the life of Eritrean Patriarch Abune Antonios and why honouring his “unwavering stand for human rights and freedom of religion or belief” means calling out ongoing abuses…