International Institute for Religious Freedom

International Institute for Religious Freedom
The International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) is one of the oldest thinktanks specializing in religious freedom. It was founded in 2007 with the mission to promote religious freedom for all faiths from an academic perspective.
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Free to burn sacred texts? A reflection on the Quran burning cases

Article written by Arie de Pater, IIRF European Representative. Recently, several Quran’s have been burnt or desecrated in Denmark and Sweden. Some claim that these acts are violations of the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and incitement to hatred, while others argue that these acts are protected under the right to Freedom of Expression. Do we need new laws to regulate public protests that could hurt religious feelings?

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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.
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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).
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