This page from the Czech Unitarian site reports on the 2026 national assembly in Bratislava. The unitarians called for stronger independence of public media, rejected collective guilt, supported broader burial options including terramation, reaffirmed human rights and opposition to authoritarianism, and emphasized social understanding, environmental responsibility, and spiritual integrity. The page also contains earlier assembly resolutions from 2025 and 2024 on mutual respect, support for LGBTQ+ marriage equality, and community outreach.

Syrian activists and European politicians are urging the EU to make respect for human rights a condition for deeper ties with post-Assad Syria. They argue that the new authorities have not done enough to address violence against minorities, protect women, or pursue accountability, and that Syria needs justice, truth, and inclusive political reform rather than only economic investment. The article also notes that EU outreach to Damascus is expanding, but civil society wants clear human-rights benchmarks attached to that engagement.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Bektashi community celebrated Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha) at the World Bektashi Headquarters in Tirana with prayers, traditional rites, and greetings from religious leaders, government officials, diplomats, scholars, and believers from Albania and the wider Albanian diaspora. The Bektashi World Leader, Haxhi Dede Baba Edmond Brahimaj, offered blessings for greater love, harmony, and mutual respect. Visitors also toured the Bektashi Museum, library, and art gallery.

The Hungarian Unitarian Church signed a framework cooperation agreement on May 21, 2026, with the Via Unitariana Association. The initiative aims to create a spiritual and cultural pilgrimage route connecting Unitarian communities and heritage sites from Cluj to Brașov, with plans for route development, heritage and community programs, reusing unused church properties, and building a multilingual digital platform.

USCIRF reports that Egypt continues to systematically enforce laws that repress non-Muslim religious life, while selectively promoting religious diversity. USCIRF recommends designating Egypt as a Special Watch List country.

Nine Native American tribes are suing the federal government to stop exploratory graphite drilling near Pe’Sla, a sacred ceremonial site in the Black Hills. The tribes argue the agencies failed to consult them and violated environmental and historic-preservation laws, while opponents continue protesting at the drilling site.

The World Bektashian Leader, Haxhi Dede Baba, donated food packages to the elderly and organizations supporting people with disabilities and the visually impaired during the days of Fitr Bajram.

Liz Slade discusses the role of religious dissent and the right to protest in contemporary society, referencing recent police actions against Quakers, the history of Unitarian and dissenting faith groups, and the need for communities that stand for love, truth, and freedom of conscience.

This article argues that Senegal’s Quranic school system, especially the abuse and forced begging of talibé children, requires urgent collective action. It says existing laws are not being enforced effectively, and calls for stronger regulation, better child protection, and closer cooperation between the state, religious leaders, and communities.