NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — As ethno-religious conflicts and extremism hinder Myanmar’s democratic reforms, faith leaders across the country emphasize the need for interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance.
Despite death threats, cartoonists challenge religious hatred and censorship online
CAPE TOWN — Vishavjit Singh is one of many cartoonists using art to fight religious intolerance, hatred, stereotypes and censorship attempts online.
Using ‘flower speech’ and new Facebook tools, Myanmar fights online hate speech
YANGON, Myanmar — “It’s not enough to complain about content. That just removes the bad stuff after you already saw it,” said Matt Schissler, an adviser to the civil society group Paung Ku.
Myanmar women object to proposed restrictions on interfaith marriage
YANGON, Myanmar — A draft marriage bill would govern unions between Buddhist women and men of other faiths. After a series of requirements, the marriage could only then take place if no objections were raised.
Resources on Covering Religious Freedom and Conflict in Myanmar
The primary list of documents used in our intensive training workshop on religious freedom and conflict reporting held in Yangon, Myanmar, November 11-15, 2014.
Myanmar journalists draft Reporting Resolution on Covering Religious Freedom and Conflict
In November 2014, we assembled 15 journalists, editors and media professionals from across Myanmar for an intensive training course on how best to cover religious freedom and conflict. Here’s the resolution they bring back to their newsrooms.
VIDEO: Journalists & Religious Leaders Reflect on Faith in Myanmar Media
YANGON, Myanmar — On Nov. 13, 2014, we gathered a panel of journalists and faith leaders representing Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism to discuss how they see local media portrayals of faith in Myanmar.
Were some Catholic saints transgender? Berkeley show raises eyebrows
An exhibit in Berkeley, Calif., questions the gender of popular female Catholic saints, affording artist Alma Lopez a chance to ask viewers what is feminine, what is masculine, and is there something holy in the mashup.
Text messaging project helps ease religious and tribal tensions in Kenya’s Tana Delta
NAIROBI, Kenya — A conflict unfolding in the Tana Delta has led a Canadian-based genocide prevention organization to launch an innovative project to monitor false rumors and give community members neutral and accurate information.
Malaysian Muslims feel heat for petting dogs, and social media bites back
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Nearly 1,000 people attended the Oct. 19 event at a park in the western state of Selangor, aimed at helping Muslims overcome religious stigma and fear of canines and learn permissible ways to touch a dog.
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