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Title: From Advocacy to Action: Scientology’s Role in Defending Freedom of Religion at the 76th Anniversary of the UDHR

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 12th Dec 2024 - On the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a noteworthy panel discussion at the Palais des Nations reaffirmed the significance of Article 18, which safeguards freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. The event, entitled "Law and Article 18," brought together leading experts to discuss the significance of religious freedom in an increasingly diverse world. At the core of this assembly was the pivotal role played by Associazione per i diritti umani e la tolleranza, which, under the presidency of Fiorella Cerchiara, champions the campaigns of Youth for Human Rights and United for Human Rights in Italy and brings together a full-day UDHR anniversary event to the United Nations. Fundacion Mejora, a co-organizer of the event and led by Scientology Europe representative Ivan Arjona, was tasked with putting together the panel on Freedom of Religion or Belief. A Platform for Unity and DialogueThe event, organized by Associazione per i Diritti Umani e la Tolleranza and Fundacion Mejora, demonstrated the efficacy of interfaith dialogue and collaboration as instruments for the protection of freedom of belief. Mr. Arjona, President of UN ECOSOC accredited Fundacion Mejora and Scientology representative to the European institutions and the UN, presided over the panel and established an inclusive and forward-thinking tone.In his opening remarks, Arjona asserted that freedom of religion or belief is not merely a personal right, but rather a fundamental human right that intersects with all other human rights. "On whose authority is one to be told what one's religion is?" The answer is that nobody but the individual in question has the authority to make that determination. It is therefore impera...

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