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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Mission and Religious Freedom: Call for Papers for Symposium
Fjellhaug International University College has issued a call for papers for a research symposium at their campus in Oslo, Norway, on 20-21 September 2023.
Secular states struggling with religious freedom
On May 4 and May 5, the Institute for the study of Freedom of Religion or Belief (ISFORB), organised a conference on “Secular states Struggling with Religious Freedom.”
IIRF joins organizations’ call to ensure respect for religious freedom in Nigeria
The International Institute for Religious Freedom call for the immediate release of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu.
The Colombian experience as an example of good practice in favour of religious freedom
On 15 May 2023, Dr. Dennis Petri, International Director of the International Institute for Religious Freedom, participated in the Bogotá Cundinamarca 2023 Religious Sector Summit.
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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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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