Tag: Freedom of Religion
Indonesia drafting bill to protect all religions
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's government is working on a proposed law aimed at promoting communal harmony and ridding the diverse nation of religious intolerance.
December 16, 2014
Leaders of religious minority groups are reacting positively to a move by the new government to draft a bill that would promote inter-faith tolerance...
Human rights group offers to mediate female monks row
The National Human Rights Commissioner (NHRC) has offered to mediate the dispute between the Sangha Supreme Council and Bhikkhunis, or female monks, to ensure freedom of religion is upheld.
Published: 17/12/2014 at 09:37 AM
The National Human Rights Commissioner (NHRC) has offered to mediate the dispute between the Sangha Supreme Council...
Christmas of contrasts in Indonesia
18 December 2014 9:15AM
Christmas is a time of year when Indonesia's state motto of 'Unity in Diversity' is really put to the test. The holiday provokes a variety of responses from the Muslim-majority population, ranging from taking selfies with shopping mall Christmas trees and celebrating with Christian friends to...
Buddha Wearing Headphones Image Triggers Controversy in Myanmar
A clash of cultures fueled by simmering sectarian tensions and social media has left a Western bar manager and two local colleagues imprisoned in once-cloistered Myanmar.
By Fiona MacGregor
YANGON, Myanmar — A clash of cultures fueled by simmering sectarian tensions and social media has left a Western bar manager and...
UN rapporteur to assess human rights in Rakhine, Shan states
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, Ms Yanghee Lee will undertake her second official visit to Myanmar fromJanuary 7 to 16, 2015.
6 January 2015| Written by Phyu Phyu Zin | Published in Myanmar
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Myanmar, Ms Yanghee Lee will undertake her second official visit to Myanmar...
Myanmar urged to implement UN resolution on Rohingyas
A prominent human rights organization has called on the Myanmar government to put into practice a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on Rohingya Muslims and grant full citizenship to members of the community.
Mon Jan 5, 2015 3:42PM
In an open letter to Myanmar’s President Thein Sein on...
Human rights envoy to face Rakhine protests
United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Yanghee Lee begins her second tour of the country today.
By Bill O’Toole and Mrat Kyaw Thu | Wednesday, 07 January 2015
United Nations special rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar Yanghee Lee begins her second tour of the country today.
The 10-day...
Malaysia’s moderation concept a way to thwart extremism
Malaysia's approach, themed 'Peace and Security through Moderation' which brought success to the country in securing the non-permanent member seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), was a relevant concept for the international community to combat extremism, noted envoys.
News | In support of moderation | 2015-01-08 15:21
KUALA LUMPUR,...
Hindraf: More than 25 temples destroyed in Putrajaya!
NGO ticks off Perkasa Youth for making issue of one temple allowed to stand in the Federal Administrative Centre
FMT Reporters | January 8, 2015
KUALA LUMPUR: Hindraf Makkal Sakthi, an apolitical human rights NGO working across the divide, has warned Perkasa Youth not to make an issue of one Hindu...
Harmony in diversity: Proposing an Islamic human rights approach
Today we live in a global village with diverse races, ethnicities and religions. This reality is something we ought to celebrate and protect, as stated in the Koran’s verse, Al-Hujurât
Ayang Utriza Yakin, Jakarta | Opinion | Fri, January 09 2015, 11:05 AM
Today we live in a global village with...
