IIRF Updates
IIRF informs the UN about religious freedom violations
The Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief called for contributions from organizations to the report to the UN General Assembly
The Colombian experience as an example of good practice in favour of religious freedom
On 15 May 2023, Dr. Dennis Petri, International Director of the International Institute for Religious Freedom, participated in the Bogotá Cundinamarca 2023 Religious Sector Summit.
Challenges to Religious Freedom Worldwide Today
Dr. Dennis Petri presents a brief analysis regarding the current challenges for religious freedom in the world.
IJRF Vol. 16 No. 1 (2023): The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on religious minorities
The COVID-19 pandemic was more than a health crisis; it had a disproportionate impact on minorities, including religious minorities. We are pleased to publish this special issue on religious freedom in the age of COVID-19.
The IIRF Participates in the IRF Summit
Dr. Kyle Wisdom, the Deputy Director of the IIRF was a part of “Coalition for International Religious Freedom”
Guest Lecture on Religious Organizations & Local Development
The International Director of the IIRF, Dr. Dennis P. Petri delivered a guest lecture on “Religious Organizations and their Impact on Local Development.”
Statements
Religious Freedom News
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
Religious leaders detained amid protests in Cuba
In the face of the recent unprecedented peaceful protests on the island and in the face of the violent deployment of the police and security forces to disperse and detain the protesters, different voices raise to demand an end to acts of repression and human rights violations.
Has the pandemic weakened religious liberty?
Dennis P. Petri speaks to Christian Today about some of the areas of concern and what impact the pandemic has had on religious liberty.
The Flemish draft Law on religious communities: A critical analysis
The proposed decree feeds into the growing distrust of religion and raises serious religious freedom concerns.