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Writings by Topic: United Nations & Other International Groups

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Articles

Title Publication Date
Who Defames the Prophet? Stonegate Institute February 7, 2012
British Muslims Try to Ban Negative Reporting of Islam Stonegate Institute February 7, 2012
Muslim Firsters and Israel Firsters Sultan Knish Blog February 1, 2012
YouTube Cracks Down on British Freedom Gates of Vienna Blog January 30, 2012
Reporters Without Credibility Front Page Magazine January 30, 2012
The misguided efforts by UN and others to outlaw blasphemy New York Post January 30, 2012
Fighting Back Against Lawfare Front Page Magazine January 26, 2012
Will An International Blasphemy Law Hurt The Interests Of Muslim Minorities In The United Kingdom? International Civil Liberties Alliance Blog January 25, 2012
Fighting for the Truth About Little Rock and Fort Hood Front Page Magazine January 24, 2012
Islam's OIC: The World's Thought Police Stonegate Institute January 20, 2012
OIC concerned about the rise of Islamophobia in western politics Arab News January 20, 2012
OIC: "The Islamophobes Are Too Much For Us" Gates of Vienna Blog January 17, 2012
Criminalizing Religious Criticism: UN Resolution Threatens Freedom of Speech Crosswalk January 16, 2012
Muslims Attacked! National Review Online January 12, 2012
U.S., E.U. Spearhead Islamic Bid To Criminalize Free Speech Stonegate Institute January 6, 2012
2011: The Islamic Supremacists Advance Human Events December 28, 2011
State Department 'Panders' to Islamists on Free Speech Family Security Matters December 23, 2011
The Obama Administration's Islamist Whitewashing Campaign Frontpage Magazine December 22, 2011
U.N. Adopts 'Religious Intolerance' Resolution Championed by Obama Administration CNS News December 22, 2011
State Department Hosts Conference On Implementing U.N. Freedom of Religion Resolution Religion Clause Blog December 19, 2011
A perverse 'process' New York Post December 17, 2011
Hillary Clinton suggests Islamic governments fear religious debate Daily Caller December 16, 2011
Coddling the 'Islamophobia' Police Frontpage Magazine December 15, 2011
Islamic World Tells Clinton: Defamation of Islam Must be Prevented - - in America American Thinker December 14, 2011
Egypt summons Dutch ambassador over MP's anti-Islamic statements Ahram Online December 14, 2011
D.C. Islamophobia Conference Was a Bad Idea National Review Online December 13, 2011
Islamic governments push for speech curbs in the US Daily Caller December 13, 2011
Criminalizing intolerance Los Angeles Times December 13, 2011
Obama Administration Welcoming Islamic Group to Washington for Discussion on 'Tolerance' CNS News December 12, 2011
Criticism of Islam Could Soon be a Crime in America Family Security Matters December 9, 2011
What About Moderate Muslims? Frontpage Magazine December 8, 2011
Europe's radical right focuses on fighting Islam Google December 8, 2011
The End of Religious Freedom Pajamas Media December 8, 2011
The State Department vs. Free Speech Wall Street Journal December 5, 2011
A Brief History of the Transatlantic Counterjihad, Part III(b) Gates of Vienna November 29, 2011
The United Nations: The Devil's Jury Hudson NY November 29, 2011
Complaint against Wilders goes to UN Radio Netherlands November 18, 2011
Facing the Truth About Islam Frontpage Magazine November 18, 2011
Has the OSCE Succumbed to Shariah? An Interview with Elisabeth Sabaditsch-Wolff New English Review November 17, 2011
OSCE: The murky waters of political correctness Europe News Blog November 14, 2011
'Silenced' Authors: Sharia Proponents Suppressing Our Right to Free Speech Big Peace November 14, 2011
Free Speech Concerns Ahead of Meeting With Muslim Nations on Religious Tolerance Frontpage Magazine November 14, 2011
The Case for Banning Sharia Law in America American Thinker November 14, 2011
The OSCE Fights Racism and Xenophobia in Vienna Gates of Vienna November 11, 2011
Blasphemy not a crime: UN official The Jakarta Post November 11, 2011
OSCE Meeting in Vienna: When good intentions go bad Europe News Blog November 11, 2011
Seeing Real Life Sharia In Action (Part III) Big Peace November 9, 2011
Seeing Real Life Sharia In Action (Part II) Big Peace November 8, 2011
Firebombing Free Speech In Paris Frontpage Magazine November 3, 2011
Ezra Levant and Nina Shea: Suppresion of Free Speech by the OIC Gates of Vienna November 2, 2011
The End of Freedom of Expression in Europe Gates of Vienna October 31, 2011
Combating defamation of religions: Report of the Secretary-General October 17, 2011
Explaining Saudi Censorship The Source September 20, 2011
'We Shall Never Forget'--a 9/11 Coloring Book--Commits Thoughtcrime Human Events September 6, 2011
ESW: Europe is Changing, Part 2 Gates of Vienna September 1, 2011
The Administration Takes on 'Islamophobia' National Review Online September 1, 2011
The Breivik Portfolio, Part Three: The OIC Connection Gates of Vienna August 23, 2011
Whitewash in the White House Gates of Vienna August 18, 2011
United Nations Affirms the Human Right to Blaspheme Religion Dispatches August 12, 2011
Why Clinton skirted the Anti-Semitism issue at the OIC—a theory Capital J Blog August 10, 2011
US State Department to coordinate measures against "religious defamation" Hot Air August 6, 2011
The OIC Calls the Shots Gates of Vienna August 3, 2011
OIC/Islamophobia: OIC Observatory warned since 2009 against the growth of the extreme right in Europe, Washington plans to host a meeting on resolution opposing defamation of religions International Islamic News Agency August 2, 2011
Freedom from Islam National Review Online July 26, 2011
The Cartoonphobia War Goes On Frontpage July 23, 2011
New Name, Same Old Focus for Islamic Bloc CNS News July 1, 2011
Geert Wilders Acquitted National Review Online June 23, 2011
To fight the xenophobic populists, we need more free speech, not less Guardian May 13, 2011
UN could move to target criticism of Islam as 'hate speech' Catholic News Agency May 6, 2011
Tajikistan urges UN to try to stop republication of Muhammad cartoons Interfax May 6, 2011
Re: The OIC vs. Freedom of Expression National Review Online April 13, 2011
The OIC vs. Freedom of Expression National Review Online April 7, 2011
Free Speech in a Non Free World Family Security Matters April 6, 2011
Pakistan: Christian man goes into hiding when told 'convert or die' Spero News April 6, 2011
Ban Ki-moon condemns desecration of Quran Pakistan Dawn April 6, 2011
"Uncontrollable" Muslim Violence: The Latest Excuse Canada Free Press April 5, 2011
'Ten UN workers killed' at Afghan Koran protest Yahoo News April 1, 2011
Afghan police arrest suspected mastermind of UN attack Globe and Mail April 1, 2011
An Anti-Blasphemy Measure Laid to Rest National Review Online March 31, 2011
Pakistani Minister calls on Interpol and the Pope to condemn Florida Koran burning Asia News March 31, 2011
UN rights body ditches call to condemn religious 'defamation,' focuses on freedom of belief Washington Post March 25, 2011
BA passes resolution against desecration of the Holy Quran Associated Press of Pakistan March 24, 2011
Infamous Anti-Blasphemy Resolution Doomed by Bhatti Assassination National Review Online March 18, 2011
How the U.N. Encourages Religious Murder The Wall Street Journal February 14, 2011
The OIC's Double Standard National Review Online January 17, 2011
U.N. Passes Religious 'Defamation' Resolution Sponsored by Islamic Nations, But Support Dwindles CNS News December 22, 2010
The Dangerous Idea of Protecting Religions from "Defamation" United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Fall 2009
"Defamation of Religions" Resolution Breakdown (3/25/10) April 1, 2010
UN council targets Swiss anti-minaret vote swissinfo.ch March 25, 2010
Human Rights Council adopts resolutions on social forum and ad hoc committee on elaboration of complementary standards United Nations Human Rights March 25, 2010
No to an international blasphemy law The Guardian March 25, 2010
Combatting Defamation of Religions: U.S. Explanation of Vote United States Mission Geneva March 25, 2010
IHEU Statement on "Restrictions on and defamation of religion" International Ethical and Humanist Union March 23, 2010
Strains Emerging on "Defamation of Religion" Ahead of Important Vote UN Watch March 23, 2010
Human Rights Council discusses racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights March 23, 2010
OIC Slams 'Demonic' Portrayal of Islam, But Support for Religious 'Defamation' Measures Continues to Erode CNSNews.com December 21, 2009
Support lower for U.N. text on religion defamation Reuters December 18, 2009
Review: The Cartoons that Shook the World, by Jytte Klausen Cartoon logic The Globe and Mail November 23, 2009
Bid for blasphemy ban: Wrong tack on religion The Chronicle-Herald November 23, 2009
Poll finds strong support for right to criticise religion Christian Today November 23, 2009
AP Exclusive: Muslim countries seek blasphemy ban Yahoo! News Asia November 20, 2009
Islamic Nations Seek Legally Binding Way to Counter Religious 'Defamation' CNSNews.com November 16, 2009
Support for UN religious defamation rule drops MediaWatchWatch.org.uk November 16, 2009
Support drops for UN resolution on religious defamation The National November 14, 2009
The Dangerous Idea of Protecting Religions from "Defamation" United States Commission on International Religious Freedom November 11, 2009
How the Recent UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Freedom of Speech Exemplifies the Dangers of Authoritarian Regimes' Influence over International Human Rights Law The Volokh Conspiracy November 1, 2009
Troubling Signals On Free Speech National Journal Magazine October 31, 2009
Stuart Taylor on Obama Administration's Endorsement of Restricting "Advocacy of Religious Hatred That Constitutes Incitement to Hostility" The Volokh Conspiracy October 30, 2009
Islamic countries push a global 'blasphemy' law The Christian Science Monitor October 27, 2009
Clinton Denounces Proposed 'Defamation of Religions' Policies The Christian Post October 27, 2009
Nigeria: Country, OIC, Move Against Religious Defamation allAfrica.com October 23, 2009
Just say no to blasphemy laws USA Today October 19, 2009
Obama's Resolution to Stifle Free Speech on Islam FrontPage Magazine October 16, 2009
Wake Up America Agenda 2.0 Agenda October 15, 2009
Freedom Experts Criticize U.N. Anti-Blasphemy Resolution Christian Post October 9, 2009
Obama Declares War on Free Speech Human Events.com October 8, 2009
US Tries to Break 'Religious Defamation' vs. Free Speech Deadlock at UN CNSNews.com October 5, 2009
You Can't Say That The Weekly Standard October 5, 2009
UN rights body approves US-Egypt free speech text The Washington Post October 5, 2009
U.S. co-sponsors anti-free speech resolution at the UN Jihad Watch October 3, 2009
Globally Managing American Speech? The Volokh Conspiracy October 2, 2009
Is the Obama Administration Supporting Calls to Outlaw Supposed Hate Speech? The Volokh Conspiracy October 1, 2009
Revised Draft Resolution on Freedom of Opinion and Expression September 30, 2009
FIRE's Exclusive Interview with Flemming Rose, Editor Behind Censored Mohammed Cartoons Foundation for Individual Rights in Education September 30, 2009
Freedom of Expression on trial again at the UN International Ethical and Humanist Union September 26, 2009
U.S., Jewish 'Conspiracy' and 'Islamophobia' Blamed for Arab's Defeat in U.N. Election CNSNews.com September 24, 2009
Draft Text: Freedom of Opinion and Expression September 23, 2009
Is 'Islamophobia' a Worldwide Free Speech Threat? CBN News September 15, 2009
Free speech wins huge victory in Canada Jihad Watch September 2, 2009
OIC censors video game depicting Muhammad Creeping Sharia.com August 27, 2009
"Legal Jihad": How Islamist Lawfare Tactics Are Targeting Free Speech ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law Spring 2009
States Attack Human Rights Experts at UN Rights Body Article 19 June 12, 2009
UN free speech rapporteur told to watch his mouth MediaWatchWatch.org.uk June 8, 2009
Squelching free speech The Press-Enterprise June 7, 2009
Islamic representatives threaten freedom of speech expert at UN National Secular Society June 5, 2009
Denying Reform at the UN Human Rights Council FrontPageMagazine.com June 3, 2009
Islamic states clash with UN expert on free speech Earth Times June 3, 2009
Legal jihad in Europe Washington Times May 24, 2009
International Lawfare vs. Freedom of Speech Steel on Steel Radio May 23, 2009
Inhuman Rights City Journal Spring 2009
'Lawfare' gains ground The Washington Times May 19, 2009
Lawfare: How Radical Islam Seeks to Silence its Critics NewMajority.com May 14, 2009
No Free Speech for Them Human Events.com May 14, 2009
What Does Freedom of the Press Mean to the OIC? Gates of Vienna May 3, 2009
'Defamation of religion' not racism: UN experts National Post April 22, 2009
Your Freedom of Speech Ends at My Religion National Review Online April 21, 2009
UN rights conference an absurd failure The Montreal Gazette April 21, 2009
Another Long March Through The UN The Weekly Standard April 16, 2009
Islamic Bloc Wants to Set Up its Own Human Rights Body CNSNews.com April 13, 2009
Durban II Update National Review Online April 7, 2009
The UN's Jihad Against Free Speech FrontPage Magazine April 3, 2009
UN: Speak No Ill Of Islam… Or Else Canada Free Press April 3, 2009
Obama Joins Human-Rights Charade National Review Online April 2, 2009
UN Watch urges U.S. to use U.N. rights council membership to confront Orwellian agenda of world's worst abusers UN Watch March 31, 2009
The new threat to freedom of expression The Christian Science Monitor March 30, 2009
EDITORIAL: The U.N. tackles religion Washington Times March 27, 2009
U.N. body adopts resolution on religious defamation Reuters India March 27, 2009
Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Forms of Intolerance, Follow-up to and Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action March 26, 2009
UN body OKs call to curb religious criticism Google News March 26, 2009
Islamic States Push to Criminalize 'Defamation of Islam' American Thinker March 25, 2009
U.N. urged to reject bar on defamation of religion Reuters March 25, 2009
United Nations: Discrimination - Criticism of Israel and Religions Dropped from Racism Conference Agenda Library of Congress Global Legal Monitor March 19, 2009
Will Obama embrace Shariah as part of his 'respect Islam' campaign? Jewish World Review March 17, 2009
Rolling text based on the revised version of the technically reviewed text [Regarding the Durban II Conference] March 17, 2009
Islamic states: Criminalize defamation of Islam The Jerusalem Post March 12, 2009
Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/10/L.. Combating Defamation of Religions March 11, 2009
Proposal at U.N. to criminalize 'defamation of Islam' UN Watch March 11, 2009
Push to criminalise criticism of Islam The Australian March 9, 2009
U.N. to make ban on criticizing Islam mandatory? WorldNetDaily March 4, 2009
Don't Say a Word Slate March 2, 2009
Islam and Free Speech The American Spectator March 1, 2009
Revised version of the technically reviewed text [Regarding the Durban II Conference] February 26, 2009
A free speech killer February 2, 2009
Don't link Islam to terror, Islamic chief urges Reuters December 19, 2008
Rights experts attack Islam defamation drive at UN Reuters December 17, 2008
Joint Declaration on Defamation of Religions, and Anti-Terrorism and Anti-Extremism Legislation December 10, 2008
The United Islamist Nations The American Spectator December 4, 2008
Stop Using the Word 'Islam' in Reports on Terrorism, Islamic Bloc Says CNSNews.com December 4, 2008
UN anti-blasphemy measures have sinister goals, observers say Canada.com November 24, 2008
"Islamophobia" and the Silencing of Dissent ASMEA October 5, 2008
British libel laws violate human rights, says UN The Guardian August 14, 2008
Jihad Against Freedom of Speech at the United Nations Counterterrorism Blog June 19, 2008
Vote on freedom of expression marks the end of Universal Human Rights International Ethical and Humanist Union March 30, 2008
Muslim Nations: Defame Islam, Get Sued? Associated Press March 14, 2008

Blog Posts

Title Publication Date
The OSCE: Yet Another Avenue for Islamists to Control Speech Legal Project Blog February 3, 2012
Update on State Department-OIC Conference in DC: "The Istanbul Process" Legal Project Blog December 13, 2011
Why is the Obama Administration Giving the OIC a Say in Our Right to Free Speech? Legal Project Blog December 10, 2011
Lessons From Denmark Legal Project Blog December 31, 2010
A Silver Lining at the Human Rights Council Legal Project Blog March 26, 2010
Islamist-Friendly Self-Censorship in the United States Marches On Legal Project Blog August 14, 2009
The Human Rights Council Subverts Human Rights Once More Legal Project Blog March 27, 2009
The OIC and the Universality of Human Rights Legal Project Blog January 12, 2009

Announcements

Title Publication Date
Legal Project Part of Chorus of Opposition to UN Resolutions Banning Defamation of Religion Announcement November 12, 2009
The European Center for Law and Justice Submits Crucial Report to the UN about Freedom of Speech Announcement June 2008

Geert Wilders Lauds Legal Project

"Last June, I was acquitted of all charges by an Amsterdam court. The Middle East Forum's Legal Project ... was always there to help, advise and assist ... The importance of the MEF's Legal Project in reclaiming free expression and political discourse ... cannot be overestimated."

Geert Wilders, September 29, 2011

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