Saudi Arabia is the Worst Country in the World for Atheists
Ahmed Shaheed, the UN Special Rapporteur on the subject of Freedom of Religion or Belief, has praised The Freedom of Thought Report, saying it …
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Top 10 Best, Worst Countries for Atheists Ranked: USA Among Best, Islamic Regimes the Worst
All 10 on the former list are found on the latter's 2018 top 50 list. Ahmed Shaheed, U.N. special rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, hailed the …
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UN should condemn synagogue massacre
Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion, acknowledged the “scandalous lack of attention” paid by the UN human rights …
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UN: “Religious freedom at the heart of minority rights"
United Nations Special Rapporteurs Ahmed Shaheed for freedom of religion or belief, Karima Bennoune for cultural rights, and Fernand de Varennes …
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Infringements on religious freedom indicate early signs of violent conflict
… indicator of human rights protections, Ahmed Shaheed said: “From religious belief comes the idea that every human being is equal to one another.”.
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Saudi Arabia must immediately release all women's rights defenders, say UN experts
… Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism; Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, …
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Charges against Baha'i in Yemen must be dropped: UN experts urge release of detainees
UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed said the recent wave of detentions in Yemen appears to be an intimidation …
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A Fight for Freedom: 10 Facts about Human Rights in Iran
The U.N. reporter for Iran, Ahmed Shaheed, conceded that there were minimal improvements in Iran but that the overall state of the nation has …
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"Eliminate" blasphemy laws, says US commission chief on International Blasphemy Day
Ahmed Shaheed, the UN's Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, said at the time that states that have blasphemy laws “should repeal …
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