IIRF Updates

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.

New Book: “Christianity in Western and Northern Europe”
We are pleased to announce the publication of “Christianity in Western and Northern Europe,” part of the Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity Series.

The IIRF participates in the General Assembly of the Organization of American States
The General Assembly is the principal decision-making body of the Organization of American States (OAS), composed of the member states of the Americas. It meets
Statements
Religious Freedom News

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.”

UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief has a new report
The International Institute for Religious Freedom commends the report “Landscape of freedom of religion or belief” presented by UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief.

Secular States Struggling with Religious Freedom
Invitation to the third International ISFORB Conference with the theme “Secular states struggling with Religious Freedom”.

Historic Publication on Organized Crime & Religious Freedom
The interface of organized crime on religious freedom is discussed in an academic journal read by human rights experts in the UN human rights system.

Latin American IR Textbook Includes Religious Freedom
International Negotiation in Latin America, a book edited by Dr. Dennis P. Petri, is a FLACSO Costa Rica (founded by UNESCO) publication.