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FIDH turns 100!
A pioneer in fighting for human rights, bringing together 192 member organisations in 117 countries, FIDH – the International Federation for Human Rights – turns 100 this year. The centenary will be celebrated by a series of events showcasing the Federation’s many accomplishments and looking ahead to remain on the front-line defending human rights.
Joint statement on European Court judgment against sexual orientation discrimination
In its judgment in Eweida and Others v. United Kingdom, issued on 15 January, the European Court of Human Rights affirmed that the right to act in accordance with one’s religion may be limited in order to protect others from discrimination based on sexual orientation.