Foster peaceful coexistence.
Dedicate the observance to the victims of this kind of violence.
Ahead of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on August 22 , the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has warned that violations against religious freedom continue to rise globally. “Indeed, I would say it is a reality for hundreds of millions of people all over the world,” said Marta Petrosillo, Editor in Chief of ACN’s Religious Freedom in the World Report , in a statement. She said it is important to dedicate the observance “to the victims of this kind of violence, to raise awareness, because religious freedom violations affect and cause suffering for many people,” adding that there’s “a tendency to overlook this phenomenon.” ACN’s biennial report on religious freedom, first published in 1999, will be released again on October 21. The report is unique because it is the only NGO-produced study that examines the state of religious freedom in every country and across all faith groups. “Because if re...
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