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Germany’s highest labor court awards €3,500 to a Muslim woman denied a job because of her hijab. In a nation facing persistent anti-Muslim discrimination, the decision marks a landmark victory for religious rights.

France’s highest court rules that religious institutions’ internal decisions are beyond the reach of secular courts, reinforcing the separation of church and state.

Throughout a year of conflict: religious inclusion, religious rights and religious diversity were defended around the world. Religion is more important than ever to more people—and these stories are the leading edge of progress.