International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF)

International Institute for Religious Freedom

The International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) was founded in 2007 with the mission to promote religious freedom for all faiths from an academic perspective. The IIRF aspires to be an authoritative voice on religious freedom. We provide reliable and unbiased data on religious freedom – beyond anecdotal evidence – to strengthen academic research on the topic and to inform public policy at all levels.

Latest News

Good Practices to Reduce, Resolve and Prevent Religious Conflict

This project was inspired by the clear needs which surfaced through research.

Thomas Schirrmacher visits Dennis Petri in Costa Rica

In the first episode of Thomas Paul’s week in 2023, WEA Secretary General Thomas Paul Schirrmacher visited Dr. Dennis Petri in Costa Rica.

Latin American IR Textbook Includes Religious Freedom

International Negotiation in Latin America, a book edited by Dr. Dennis P. Petri, is a FLACSO Costa Rica (founded by UNESCO) publication.

Audit statement of the World Watch List 2023 published

The IIRF releases the audit statement of the World Watch List 2023 of Open Doors International

International Journal for Religious Freedom (IJRF)

The International Journal for Religious Freedom (IJRF) is the flagship publication of the IIRF that is published twice a year.

Latest Publications

Vulnerability and Active Religious Behavior

Solicitud de audiencia temática

Perceptions of Self-Censorship: Confirming and Understanding the “Chilling Effect”

Violent Incidents Database

The Violent Incidents Database (VID) is a service of the IIRF to collect, record and analyze violent incidents concerning violations of religious freedom. It is currently being updated for Nigeria, India and Latin America (more countries to follow).