IIRF Updates

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.

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.
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Religious Freedom News

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.

“Many Christians unconsciously self-censor themselves”
Religious freedom seems to be increasingly under threat in many parts of the world. To discuss this, Omnes Magazine spoke with Dennis P. Petri.

On UN’s Day for Religious Freedom, WEA Highlights Abuses in Afghanistan, Algeria, India, Sri Lanka
One year after Afghanistan fell back into Taliban control, that troubled nation is again in the headlines. Afghanistan has been named one of this year’s

«Muchos cristianos se autocensuran inconscientemente»
La libertad religiosa parece estar cada vez más amenazada en muchas partes del mundo. Para analizarlo hablamos con Dennis P. Petri.

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