Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I says there must be respect for the “inherent rights of all human beings and their aspiration and rights of religious freedom."

Nepal’s religious minorities are preparing for the country’s adoption of a new constitution with a vigorous campaign against religious discrimination.

The Russian and Greek Orthodox churches are strongly objecting to plans in both countries to introduce electronic national identity cards.

Turkey's Christian churches still face severe hardships, despite recent pledges by the government to improve protection of religious rights.