IIRF Updates
Webinar and Essay Series with Canopy Forum!
The IIRF with the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University and Canopy Forum hosted a virtual symposium on November 20th.
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
Statements
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