Free Speech under Threat in Finland and Beyond?
In Finland, Bishop Pohjola and politician Räsänen have been accused of a crime for publishing material that allegedly threatened, defamed or insulted homosexuals.
Arie de Pater
Free to burn sacred texts? A reflection on the Quran burning cases
Article written by Arie de Pater, IIRF European Representative. Recently, several Quran’s have been burnt or desecrated in Denmark and Sweden. Some claim that these
EU: The 10th Anniversary of the EU Guidelines on FoRB
Ten years ago, the European Council adopted Guidelines on the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). These guidelines explain what FoRB
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.”