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UN Chief, ILO Call for Global Support for Women’s Rights and Empowerment ———————————– António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, reaffirmed that women’s rights are fundamental human rights, emphasizing that investing in women and girls is crucial for building a…

Amnesty International Reports Severe Violence by Oromo Liberation Army Against Women, Children in Ethiopia ————————————————- Amnesty International has documented widespread violence, including executions, rape, sexual slavery, and attacks on civilians, carried out by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the…

Rising Islamophobia, Immigration Crackdowns Cast Shadow Over Ramadan in the United States —————————— Many Muslims across the United States are observing the holy month of Ramadan under a climate of anxiety, as rising anti-Muslim rhetoric, stricter immigration enforcement, and tensions…

Debate Erupts in Germany After Interior Minister’s Remarks on Religious Symbols ————————————- A wave of political and social debate has emerged in Germany following remarks by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt regarding possible restrictions on religious symbols in public institutions. According…

UN Chief Warns Middle East Conflict Could Spiral Out of Control, Urges Immediate Ceasefire ——————————— The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, warned on Friday that the escalating conflict in the Middle East risks spiraling out of control, amid…

World Organization for Non-Violence Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Civilians, Halt Bloodshed —————————————— The World Organization for Non‑Violence (FreeMuslim Inc.) has issued an urgent humanitarian and legal appeal calling for an immediate halt to bloodshed and the protection of…

Halal Food Demand Rises in Japan During Ramadan ——————————– Demand for halal food is increasing across Japan as Muslims observe Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting from dawn to sunset, which this year began in late February and continues…

CAIR Urges U.S. to Demand China Stop Targeting Uyghurs Fasting in Ramadan ———————————– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the U.S. State Department to demand that China release Uyghur Muslims allegedly detained for observing the Ramadan and…

Suspected Arson Attacks Shake Muslim Community in Northern Japan ————————— Members of the Muslim community in northern Japan say they are living in fear after a series of suspected arson attacks damaged a mosque and several Pakistani-owned businesses in the…

Suspected Arson Attacks Shake Muslim Community in Northern Japan ————————— Members of the Muslim community in northern Japan say they are living in fear after a series of suspected arson attacks damaged a mosque and several Pakistani-owned businesses in the…