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 at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). With his extensive experience in theological engagement, interfaith dialogue, and religious freedom advocacy, we are confident that Dr. Wisdom will bring transformative leadership to his new role. His dedication to championing religious freedom globally aligns perfectly with the IIRF’s mission, and we are excited to witness his continued leadership.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Wisdom will continue his valuable work with the IIRF, where he has made significant contributions to the Violent Incidents Database and other projects. His academic insights, combined with his deep understanding of religious dynamics and advocacy, have been instrumental in advancing the cause of religious freedom. His ongoing collaboration with the IIRF will further strengthen our efforts to provide research input that informs and supports global religious freedom advocacy.
Dr. Dennis P. Petri, International Director of the IIRF, stated, “Kyle has been an invaluable asset to the IIRF, and I am thrilled to see him take on this important new role. His leadership, both within the IIRF and now with the WEA, will continue to have a profound impact on global religious freedom efforts. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with him as we work together to promote justice and protect vulnerable religious communities worldwide.”