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Tuesday, July 8th, the 59th session of the Human Rights Council concluded in Geneva. Due to the budget crisis, the conclusion took place three days earlier than planned. Despite these financial shortfalls bringing the UN back to its core tasks, certain issues remain worrisome. For CCI, these were mainly UN Rapporteurs' reports.

Most people know that the first schools in America were really Christian schools. Though they were public in the sense that they were open to everyone, they taught Christian values, the Bible was read and studied, and prayer was offered every day. The moral and principles included in all subjects were Christian.

The European Commission’s proposed renewal of the LGBTIQ Equality Strategy for 2026–2030 marks a critical moment for shaping future policy. As Christian Council International, together with three undersigned organizations, we respectfully submit our feedback and recommendations. While we acknowledge the Strategy’s stated goal of combating unjust discrimination, we express serious concern regarding several of its provisions and underlying assumptions. In light of the Commission’s report on the previous Strategy and its request for input, please find below our detailed feedback and proposals for the 2026–2030 renewal.

CCI Statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Health
Human Rights Council, 59th Session, Geneva, 19th June 2025

CCI Statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education
Human Rights Council, 59th Session, Geneva, 19th June 2025

The European Commission has taken five countries to the European Court for failing to comply with the controversial Digital Services Regulation (DSA). The Netherlands would also have been taken to court, were it not for the fact that the Netherlands applied the DSA at the last minute. A decision that could start to have far-reaching consequences for every internet user.

Statement during the Expert Workshop on the role of the family and family-oriented approaches, policies and programmes in the promotion and protection of human rights and in sustainable development – 28-29 May 2025

The 2nd Pan-African Conference on Family Values (PACFV), held in Nairobi, from 12th – 17th May, 2025 convened delegates from all over the world.

The 3rd Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family and Values was held in Entebbe, Uganda, from May 9th to 11th, 2025.