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In UN report, evangelicals highlight social instability in Portugal, express concern that new law could criminalize religious views

In UN report, evangelicals highlight social instability in Portugal, express concern that new law could criminalize religious views

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture Religious Freedom

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), together with its national member the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance (Aliança Evangélica Portuguesa, or AEP) representing 355 local churches, expressed concern over political instability, rising populism, racism, xenophobia, and restrictions on religious freedom in Portugal during the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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