Two researchers related to the International Institute for Religious Freedom receive awards
New research awards for research on religious freedom and persecution of Christians
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IIRF has published audit statement on the Open Doors World Watch List 2026
The International Institute for Religious Freedom has published its annual audit statement on the Open Doors World Watch List 2026.
Audit Statement on the outcomes of the Open Doors World Watch List 2026
The IIRF releases the audit statement of the World Watch List 2026 of Open Doors International
Amidst competing narratives in Nigeria, good research is critical
IIRF Analytical Intelligence Report: Nigerian Christians as Victims of Islamist Extremism
Anti-Semitism—Christian, Islamic, Secular
On the history of the violation and denial of religious freedom for Jews
“FoRB and the European Union”
ISFORB International Conference, 7-8 May 2026 ETF Leuven, Belgium
What to do about the crisis in Nigeria
Considerable attention has been devoted to Nigeria in the past month after the US government declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to the severe threats to religion that exist there.
IIRF Director teaches at the UN University for Peace on “Perspectives of Religion and Society”
Dr. Dennis P. Petri was appointed as a Visiting Professor at the UN University for Peace (UPEACE) to teach the postgraduate course “Perspectives of Religion and Society”.
A Blessed Human Rights Day to You
From a Jewish Rabbi and a Protestant Minister
Focus on religious freedom: Swiss churches sign joint declaration
In his keynote speech, Thomas Schirrmacher emphasizes that no state can function without religious freedom