If a new proposal from the law ministry is approved, registration of marriages in India can be carried on without divulging the religion of the parties concerned. According to sources, the law ministry is bringing an amendment to reform the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969. One of the proposals made to the Union Cabinet …
While witnessing to the world is essential for every Christian, it must be done according to Gospel principles, with respect and love for all human beings, states a new document that serves as a protocol for Christian witness in the pluralistic context of India. The document, which was the result of a national level consultation …
Human Rights Council Nineteenth session | Agenda item 3 Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development. Written statement* submitted by the International association for Religious Freedom, a non-governmental organization in general consultative status The Secretary-General has received the following written statement which is …
A new report from an international alliance of Christian aid agencies has pointed to the importance of gender equality in tackling poverty. The report from the ACT Alliance, published to mark International Women’s Day today, says that men and women must work together to make gender equality a reality. It describes gender equality as central …
About 42 percent of all Indian children under age 5 suffer from malnutrition, according to a new survey. “Child malnutrition is widespread across states and districts and starts early in life: 42 per cent of children under five are underweight and 59 per cent are stunted,” states the HUNGaMA (Hunger and Malnutrition) Report, which surveyed …
Christian Community Vulnerable to Violence in India FOREWORD “The Christian community in India continue to suffer for the sake of their service and witness to Jesus Christ. With 140 major incidents of violence against the community in 2011, the crucial issues of the rights of minorities, and freedom faith are involved. The Church will continue …