IIRF Updates
New report! “Perceptions on Self-Censorship: Confirming and Understanding the ‘Chilling Effect’”
Case studies on France, Germany, Colombia and Mexico
Vision for the future of the International Institute for Religious Freedom
Interview with Dr Dennis P. Petri
Dennis Petri talks about Religious Freedom Rankings in the Middle East File Podcast
The International Director of the IIRF joins the Middle East File to discuss his article “The Tyranny of Religious Freedom Rankings”.
The past, present and future of the International Institute for Religious Freedom
Interview with Prof Dr Thomas Schirrmacher
Job Vacancy: Communication & Administration Officer / Research Assistant
This is a full-time position to assist the International Director in the daily operations of the IIRF and support its institutional development.
Secular and Religious Fundamentalism in the Human Rights Discourse
Dr. Janet Epp-Buckingham appeared as a panelist discussing the ways in which secular and religious fundamentalisms affect our understanding of human rights..
Statements
Visit of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to Nigeria
Press release from the Christian Association of Nigeria on the visit of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to Nigeria
The appeal of Euromaidan SOS and the Religious Freedom Roundtable in Ukraine
The appeal of Euromaidan SOS and the Religious Freedom Roundtable in Ukraine regarding the attack on religious freedom during the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine
SOS Letter on Nigeria from Concerned Groups
The State Department’s removal of Nigeria from the designation of ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) in terms of religious freedoms The Honorable Antony BlinkenDepartment of
All deportations of the Ahmadis from Germany should be stopped
We urge the German Government to stop the deportation of all other Ahmadis to Pakistan, who can potentially face life imprisonment or the death penalty under blasphemy law for practicing their belief. These members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are currently seeking protection in Germany.
WEA Expresses Concern over Afghanistan
WEA Calls for Prayer for Most Vulnerable Including Religious Minorities and Women
The IIRF expresses concern about the rise of anti-Baha’i propaganda in Iran
There are many factors contributing to the vulnerability of religious minorities. One of them is hate propaganda.
Religious Freedom News
New report finds evidence of self-censorship among Christians in Europe
Case studies of France and Germany show an advanced degree of social pressure driven by secular intolerance. In Mexico and Colombia practicing Christians face similar challenges as in Europe.
‘Chilling effect’ of secular intolerance on Christians is leading to ‘self-censorship’, report warns
A press release by Christian Today
Copts, Church and State in Contemporary Egypt
On 8 January 2022, the Egyptian government quietly released Ramy Kamel, a Coptic Christian human rights activist.
Christians and other religious minorities situation in Pakistan
Nasir Saeed recently returned from Pakistan which has Covid-19, dengue and typhoid viruses. Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan were also creating havoc in the country.
Religious freedom violations in North Korea
The ability for constitutional freedoms to flourish and be respected is highly dependent on a nation’s political system.
Hate and targeted violence against christians in India
Half Yearly Report 2021 of the Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India