IIRF Updates
Religious Freedom in Latin America: Context, Threats and Challenges
The International Institute for Religious Freedom held a webinar on “Religious Freedom in Latin America: Context, Threats and Challenges”.
Disproportionate violence against Christians in Nigeria
The International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) is pleased to announce the publication of a new essay by Dr. Dennis Petri, International Director of the
WEA Appoints Dr. Kyle Wisdom as New Director for Global Advocacy
The International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kyle Wisdom on his appointment as the new Director for Global Advocacy
University students contribute to the debate on religious freedom and the economy
The IIRF and the Latin American University of Science and Technology of Costa Rica collaborate to promote the study of Religious Freedom.
Nigeria displacement data according to religious affiliation
Analysis by John Bainbridge, IIRF Data Analyst
New Book Release: “Church and State Relations in Zambia”
We are pleased to announce the publication of “Church and State Relations in Zambia: An Evangelical Perspective” by Dr. Elias Munshya.
Statements
Religious Freedom News
Has the African Union done enough to advance FoRB and curb religious persecution?
This 2021 factsheet published by the USCIRF documents instances of religious freedom violations, including of a violent nature, against Muslims in Africa.
Request for a thematic hearing before the IACHR about threats to Cuban religious leaders
IIRF and partner organizations request the IACHR to protect the fundamental rights of religious leaders who have been victims of government repression since the July 2021 social outbreak in Cuba.
Genocide Emergency in Sudan
At the beginning of August, the organization Genocide Watch published a warning of possible genocide in Sudan.
Submission of Report for UN Universal Periodic Review on Nigeria
The Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA), a partner organization of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), submitted a report for the UN Universal Periodic Review on Nigeria.
IIRF publishes essays about religious freedom in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
Dr. Dennis P. Petri, International Director of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) publishes on religious freedom in various Latin American countries
UN Security Council adopts resolution to protect religious minorities
The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on freedom of religion to protect religious minorities in the Middle East and Africa