Visits to Pacific Island Nations Highlight Religious Freedom Concerns
Posted August 21, 2009
Port Vila, Vanuatu… Visits to several countries of the Pacific during July have highlighted concerns for religious freedom, according to representatives of the International Religious Liberty Association. While issues do not reflect the excessive violations of some parts of the world, and generally freedom of conscience is guaranteed in the various island constitutions, concerns remain, says Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, IRLA Deputy Secretary-General..