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Advocates Seek Collection of IS War Crimes Evidence
March 30, 2017
International human rights advocates are raising alarm bells about the urgency of collecting forensics evidence for use in the prosecution of what are believed to be unprecedented war crimes committed by Islamic State (IS) forces in Iraq and Syria.
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Norway Muslim Group’s Veiled Spokeswoman Sparks Outcry
March 30, 2017
The BBC reports that Norwegian Culture Minister Linda Helleland and many of the country’s prominent Muslims have expressed disappointment over the decision of the Islamic Council of Norway, an organization established “to promote unity between Muslims and non-Muslims,” to appoint a spokeswoman who wears a full-face veil, arguing the move undermines attempts at national unity.
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UNESCO Guides Media on How to Cover Terror Attacks
March 29, 2017
The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has published a "step-by-step guide" for journalists around the world on how to avoid engaging in "sensationalism and fear-mongering" and how to steer clear of "incendiary speech" when reporting on terrorist attacks.
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Islamic Groups Push Back on US Anti-Sharia Measures
March 29, 2017
Islamic organizations in the US are intensifying opposition to proposed bills in US state legislatures to ban the application of any foreign law that contradicts US state and federal constitutions, arguing that banning sharia because of its severe limitations on gender and family rights is "a stupid solution to a non-existent problem."
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OSCE Develops Educational Resources on "Tolerance"
March 29, 2017
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) hosted meetings this week to develop a curriculum for teachers to counter "the devastating effects of prejudice, hatred and discrimination" against Muslims and to promote “international human rights and non-discrimination standards” among children.
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