The Protection of Maternity in the EUBy ECLJOn October 15, 2025, the European Federation “One of Us” organized a conference at the European Parliament titled “Real Choice Means Real Support.” This event brought together nearly 300...
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Iraqi Christians: The Story of a Community Under PressureBy ECLJOver two decades, the Christian population of Iraq has plummeted by 85%. Descendants of the Assyrians and Babylonians, heirs to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, face an unrelenting...
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Online Sexual Exploitation: UN Highlights ResponsibilitiesBy ECLJPornography platforms, tech companies, and financial networks are complicit in online sexual exploitation. This is the strong conclusion reached by two UN Special Rapporteurs in a joint statement...
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Ethiopia: Burials on Election DayBy ECLJAt least 37 Orthodox Christians were killed and churches burned during coordinated attacks in Ethiopia's East Arsi Zone between 30 May and 1 June 2026. While Ethiopia held highly contested general...
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India: Christian NGOs Under ThreatBy Constance AvenelA proposed reform by Narendra Modi’s government risks further suffocating Indian civil society and increasing pressure on religious minorities. Officially intended to strengthen oversight of foreign...
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The European Migration Pact Risks Strengthening The Power Of JudgesBy Nicolas BauerArticle published in The Hungarian Conservative on June 9, 2026. The New Pact on Migration and Asylum will become applicable throughout the European Union (EU) on 12 June 2026. It consists of ten...
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Pakistan: ECLJ Raises Alarm at the UN Over the Death Penalty for Blasphemy Against IslamBy Constance AvenelAround forty people are currently on death row in Pakistan for blasphemy against Islam, while more than one hundred others have been killed by mobs before even standing trial. On 23 May 2026, the...
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The ECLJ’s Commitment to Christians in Algeria Remains UnwaveringBy Constance AvenelFrom April 13 to 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Algeria, marking the first papal trip to this Muslim-majority country. The ECLJ seized this opportunity to carry out an intensive...
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Poland: The Rule of Law à la Carte for the European CommissionBy ECLJThe European Commission’s response to Poland’s constitutional crisis reveals a selective and politically driven application of rule-of-law standards. Aggressive scrutiny of previous conservative...
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About Armenia’s June 7 ElectionsBy ECLJOn June 7, 2026, parliamentary elections in Armenia will take place, with the results having the potential to change Armenian political alliances forever. Armenia has had a longstanding trade...
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Autonomy of religious institutions under threat?By Alicja SłowikDrawing boundaries of institutional autonomy of religious organisations remains a highly delicate task for the European courts. On 5 March 2026, the European Court of Human Rights (the ‘ECtHR’)
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Sudan’s Civil War: Christians Under AttackBy Constance AvenelSince the outbreak of the civil war in April 2023, the situation of Christians in Sudan has deteriorated dramatically. Caught between the warring parties, they have seen their churches destroyed and...
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