“Places of worship are sacred and must be protected”, Human Rights Commission

“Places of worship are sacred and must be protected”, Human Rights Commission

Places of worship are sacred and must be protected as spaces of peace, reflection, and community, said Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Director, Loukinikini Lewaravu. She said the Commission is concerned by the alleged act of sacrilege at the Samabula Shiv Mandir. “Such an attack strikes at the heart of a community’s identity and spiritual life, and undermines the principles of dignity, respect, and religious tolerance that are e…

HRADC calls temple attack an assault on human dignity

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission condemns all acts of sacrilege targeting places of worship, regardless of faith, denomination, or religious belief. Director Loukinikini Lewaravu stated that such actions are not only morally reprehensible but also represent a grave violation of the right to freedom of religion and belief, and an assault on human […]