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Justice and Peace•Young People

New UN Treaty Allows for Virtual Child P*rn

Some argue that letting pedophiles satisfy their sexual preferences with virtual material would make it less likely that they would prey on real children. And they say that dropping the term “child pornography” is necessary to avoid re-victimizing those who have been exploited. They call all this part of a “trauma-informed” and “harm-reduction” approach, based on new theories in behavioral therapy.

Analysis Opinion•Religious Freedom

Faith at Work: Accenture Leads the Charge as Corporate America Redefines Religious Inclusion

What might have once been considered a peripheral or even taboo topic in corporate environments is now being recognized as a vital dimension of employee identity. Following Accenture in this year’s REDI Index are Equinix, Dell Technologies, Merck, and Intuit—all companies that have prioritized creating an inclusive space for employees of all faiths and belief systems, including non-theistic perspectives

Persecuted Christians

35-year-old Christian tortured and killed. Activists: ‘Not an isolated case’

On 12 May, Kashif Masih was brutally tortured and killed over a false accusation of theft. A former police officer is under investigation in connection with the case. The incident has reignited outrage over the persecution of Christians in Pakistan and the impunity often granted to those in positions of power. Human rights activists: «No uniform should place anyone above the law.»