John Zarocostas

John Zarocostas writes for Ecumenical News International.

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Faith groups and United Nations condemn massacre in Syria

May 30, 2012 by John Zarocostas

Geneva (ENInews)--The World Council of Churches joined the international community in condemning the massacre of at least 108 people, including 49 children, on May 25 in the villages of Taldou and Kall Laha in the El Houleh area of Syria.

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Religious leaders in three countries rally to eradicate polio

May 25, 2012 by John Zarocostas

Geneva (ENInews)--Health ministers and officials from Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan said here on May 24 that support from Islamic leaders is helping efforts to eradicate polio.

The three countries are the world's only remaining polio-endemic nations, where transmission of the paralyzing disease has never stopped.

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Head of Islamic organization deplores killings in Afghanistan

Feb 28, 2012 by John Zarocostas

Geneva (ENInews)--The head of the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on 27 February condemned as "deplorable" a recent spate of violence and killings in Afghanistan, sparked in reaction to the burning of copies of the Quran by members of the U.S. military.

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Cultural and religious beliefs are obstacles to gay rights, says Hillary Clinton

Dec 06, 2011 by John Zarocostas

Geneva, December 6 (ENInews)--The world needs to act more proactively to promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, said United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a keynote address delivered at the European headquarters of the United Nations.

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