Anthology on theological perspectives on religious persecution launched at FIUC in Oslo
The launch of the anthology took place during the symposium “Religious Persecution and Theological/Missiological Education” at FIUC, co‑organized with the IIRF
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The IIRF mourns the recent passing of Prof. Pieter Coertzen
By Christof Sauer and Thomas Schirrmacher, founding directors of IIRF
From China to India to Islam: Top Scholars Address Religious Freedom in a Changing World
Volker Kauder, Dennis P. Petri, Carsten Polanz (ed.). Religionsfreiheit in Zeiten des globalen Wandels / Religious Freedom in a Changing World. Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, 2026. ISBN 978-3-374-08047-2.
The First Right: Freedom to Religion. Freedom from Religion
IIRF has released the English-language translation of Swedish Christian leader Jacob Rudenstrand’s book
A word to the critics of the World Watch List
Schirrmacher responds to media criticism of Open Doors’ World Watch List
Internship Experience: Lorena Peña Rodríguez and the Global Study of Religious Freedom Violations
The International Institute for Religious Freedom is pleased to highlight the work of Lorena Peña Rodríguez.
Africa held conference
Scholars reflect on regulation of religion and the limits of law
International Institute for Religious Freedom
IIRF presents to South African Parliament as it listens to faith communities complaining about attempts to regulate religion
State commission seeks to curb abuse in churches by legislation, calling it “self-regulation”
Two researchers related to the International Institute for Religious Freedom receive awards
New research awards for research on religious freedom and persecution of Christians
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.