Religious minorities
Austrian government presses ahead with planned headscarf ban in schools
The lower house is due to discuss the legislation that would introduce the ban, despite criticism from rights groups and the possibility that the Constitutional Court could overturn it.
Tehran has arrested at least 21 Christians since Israel ceasefire, non-profit claims
'The war in Gaza, will come to us:' Palestinians, Israeli Arabs share how war has impacted them
Israel must secure southern Syria, up to Damascus to protect Druze - opinion
Syria's Alawites fear retribution under the new regime, given former Assad ties
How the rebels treat the sizeable Alawite population, will be some kind of litmus test of whether the takeover of Damascus leads to violent revenge against former Assad loyalists
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is important in the Jewish community - opinion
Many of us, if not all of us, are struggling right now. There is a war in Gaza and that war is fracturing a community that was already fractured.
Pakistan army promotes first Christian woman to brigadier general
A Christian woman was promoted to brigadier general, Pakistan's army confirmed. Although minorities have equal rights under Pakistan’s constitution, Christians in Pakistan have often faced targeting.
Israel's Christian population is growing, says Central Bureau of Statistics
Three-quarters (75.3%) of Israeli Christians are Arab Christians. They make up 6.9% of the total Arab population.
Herzog condemns Quran burning in Sweden, attacks on Christians in Israel
President Herzog's strong condemnation underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action to protect religious minorities and their sacred texts.
Indians and Jews are Natural Allies - Opinion
Like American Jews, Indian Americans have become active participants in politics as donors, voters, or candidates.
Urgent conference on religious slaughter to be held by European Commission
In a document that the participants received, obtained by the Post, the European Commission elaborated that it "is committed to ensuring freedom of religion or belief in the EU.
Dozens of Afghan school girls massacred by targeted bombing of Shi’ites
This is the most recent attack against the minority Hazara Shi’ite community in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over.
Arab Israeli Christian aims to debunk myths about Jewish state
“They see me and my ideas as a threat to what they are trying to promote."
Saudis release human rights activist Raif Badawi after 10 years in prison
Opinion: "A major development and one for which Evangelical leaders have been ... praying."
Canada court voids part of disputed Quebec law on religious symbols
The 2019 law prohibits many civil servants, including police officers, from wearing religious symbols such as hijabs and turbans on the job.
