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UN urges Brunei to stop entry into force of 'draconian' new penal code

If implemented the Penal Code would enshrine in law cruel and inhuman punishments including death by stoning.The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has urged the Government of...

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Greta and Lyra: under is rising

Greta and Lyra: under is risingread more

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Birmingham schools row is not a clash of religious and LGBT equality

Birmingham schools row is not a clash of religious and LGBT equalityread more

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Government warns independent faith schools over sex segregation

Two independent faith schools which segregate children by sex and one which encourages girls to enter "caring professions" have been warned by the government.Two independent faith schools which...

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Sacking Sandwell lecturer damages equality and free speech

Sacking Sandwell lecturer damages equality and free speechread more

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Stuck in earlier modern thinking on gender, the Vatican fails young people

Stuck in earlier modern thinking on gender, the Vatican fails young peopleread more

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US Lutheran denomination declares itself a sanctuary church

As a sanctuary church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is committed to serving and supporting migrant children and families in communities across the country.The Evangelical Lutheran Church...

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Research finds charity staff highly skilled but raises questions on diversity

Charities are employing highly qualified staff but this may be at the cost of excluding people who face greater barriers to education and experience, new research suggests.Charities are employing...

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Academy trust backs down in Collective Worship legal challenge

The Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust has conceded the demands of two parents who legally challenged the extent of Christian activities and the poor alternative provision to daily Christian worship at...

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Award to Lutheran church in Costa Rica for refugee response

The Lutheran Costa Rican Church has received the 'Living Integration Seal' award 2019, award given by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to organisations for support to refugees.The...

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New law will make it easier for people in Wales to stand be local councillors

The proposals are intended to increase the diversity of local councillors and encourage public participation in local democracy.The Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill, introduced to the...

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'North England' and the need for radical change

'North England' and the need for radical changeread more

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UN disability expert warns against ‘ableism’ in medical practice

Current developments in medical research may revive eugenic ideas if safeguards for those affected are not ensured, says the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Catalina...

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Churches support Quakers' appointee rejected over same sex marriage

Key decision-making meetings of the United Reformed Church and the Methodist Church have both supported Hannah Brock Womack, a Quaker who was prevented from being the Fourth President of Churches...

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Social and economic growth stunted by outdated view of heritage, says RSA

Heritage could be a key vehicle for driving inclusive growth and building more resilient and inclusive communities, says a new report from the RSA.The heritage sector should focus its growth efforts on...

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