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  • Compassion & Presence

    Compassion & Presence0

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    • December 6, 2022

    The number 1 socio-political issue of 2022 for the EEA family is, of course, the war in Ukraine. Russia’s renewed invasion and the resulting destruction, atrocities, trauma, injuries and deaths. It has been remarkable to see how Christians have led the way in welcoming and caring for those who had to flee the country. But, in this article, we want to focus on the Ukrainians themselves within the nation. Their example is humbling.

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  • Interview Lukas Mandl

    Interview Lukas Mandl0

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    • December 6, 2022

    In the midst of a busy plenary in Strasbourg, we spoke with Austrian Member of the European Parliament, Lukas Mandl (Vienna, 1979), about being a Christian in politics. “We should always remember that in politics, we don’t work for ourselves but for the other.”

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  • The EU and Religious Freedom, a lost battle?

    The EU and Religious Freedom, a lost battle?0

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    • December 6, 2022

    Since May 2016, the European Union has had a Special Envoy for the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the EU. However, at least on paper as since the European Elections in 2019, this position has been vacant. The reluctance to renew the mandate and the delay in appointing a new Special Envoy sends the wrong signal to both perpetrators and victims. Europe needs to rediscover the importance of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all human beings, and act now!

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  • Global action day to end domestic abuse

    Global action day to end domestic abuse0

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    • December 6, 2022

    The day to end violence against women on November 25th deserves our attention, prayer and action – abuse against women brings misery and brokenness to millions.

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