Sixteen arrested at Oakwood; police, college plan internal investigations

College officials 'regret' confrontation with police on campus

Jonathan Gallagher, United Nations liaison for the Adventist Church, is urging increased commitment to human rights around the world. As the UN gears up for next year's 60th anniversary of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, he says there are still problems despite "good talk and theory."

Church leaders call for greater emphasis on fundamental human rights

Landowners say project would unfairly target religious minorities

Kim Gangte, a former member of the Indian parliament who heads an action committee against a land seizure, says the government is using a building project to drive out Christian tribal minorities.

Indian Christians protest plan to build technology center on private land

Queen presents Saddler Order of the British Empire

Joan Saddler was presented with the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II on December 6 for her volunteer work with mentoring minorities and influencing social health policy. Saddler is a member of the Hampstead Adventist Church and serves on the board for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency in the United Kingdom.

England: Adventist woman receives national honor

Pelé urging involvement in church's initiative; goal is 2,500 tons of groceries

An Adventist Church initiative in Brazil collected more than 2,300 tons of food to distribute to the nation's poor last year. This year, the program will culminate in a December 15 broadcast on the church's HopeTV, attended by church leaders and national celebrities.

Brazil: annual food collection contest wins recognition

Conference of experts analyzes anti-terror laws that could hinder religious expression

Delegates at the Religious Freedom in Europe Since 9/11 conference in England November 25. The group of religious liberty experts included government leaders, academics and Adventist Church leaders discussing the implications of responses to terrorism.

Church leaders, religious liberty advocates address faith freedoms in Europe since 9/11

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