BRUSSELS — 29 January 2026 — Human-rights education efforts supported by the Church of Scientology through United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights (YHRI) continue to frame the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a practical civic reference for everyday civic life, with a focus on youth, schools and community organisations across… Read More


The NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Geneva acts as a sub-committee of the CONGO Special Committee on Human Rights. It aims to promote the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, and ensure these fundamental freedoms are upheld according to international standards at the UN. The commit… Read More


Geneva, Switzerland – September/October 2024 - Ivan Arjona-Pelado, a prominent advocate for human rights and religious freedom, has been named President of the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) at the United Nations in Geneva. This appointment is a major development for global efforts to defend and promote freedom of belief, … Read More