Writing for ReligionUnplugged, RFI Senior Fellow Paul Marshall reviewed an important new book by Knox Thames on ways to fight religious persecution based on Thames’ vast experience as a U.S. government official promoting international religious freedom. Marshall writes: Most people working in recent decades in America’s growing movement for international religious freedom are little-known except by […]
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Washington, DC [US], October 9: The United States Department of State has acknowledged the recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) concerning India. The State Department’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller, emphasized that USCIRF is an independent commission, separate from the State Department, which provides policy recommendations to the Executive Branch and […]
Zeeba Hashmi, founder of Ibtidah, has criticized Pakistan’s education system for fostering discrimination against minority groups. In an interview with Minority Concern, Hashmi argued that the curriculum and textbooks promote a sense of “otherization,” leading to prejudice and violence. Hashmi emphasized that discrimination extends beyond religious minorities to include ethnic and cultural groups with distinct […]
On September 21, 2024, a symposium on religious freedom brought together faith and community leaders in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the Southminster United Church. The event, which drew an audience of about 100 people, focused on the theme, “Can religious freedom be a force for unity in society?” Keynote speakers included Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, director […]
According to the latest World Watch List by Open Doors, Africa remains a challenging region for Christians facing persecution. In 2024, the list identifies the 10 most dangerous African countries for Christians. These rankings are based on comprehensive research, including interviews and data analysis, and are verified by external experts on religious freedom. More than […]
Washington, D.C. – Pepperdine University and the Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) have announced a new partnership to promote and defend religious freedom in the U.S. and globally. This collaboration was formalized on September 9, with the signing of an agreement by RFI President David Trimble and Danny DeWalt, Vice President and Chief of Staff at […]
Washington, D.C. – The Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) is organizing an important side event titled, “FoRB and Tolerance for Tradition: The Challenge for the Pluralistic West,” on the margins of the Berlin Ministerial of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance. The event, scheduled for October 9, 2024, will address the growing threats to religious […]
Ottawa, Canada – Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and the Hungary Helps Program, concluded a successful visit to Canada, highlighting Hungary’s commitment to supporting persecuted Christian communities worldwide. During his visit, Azbej addressed the Cardus Institute, a prominent Christian think tank, where he discussed the unwavering faith of Christian martyrs […]
Abuja, Nigeria – A new report by the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) has revealed a shocking trend in Nigeria’s ongoing violence: Fulani militants and allied “bandit” groups have killed more civilians than Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) combined over the past four years. According to the report, […]
Panaji, Goa – Tensions in Goa have reached a boiling point following controversial remarks made by Subhash Velingkar, a former leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), about the Catholic missionary St. Francis Xavier. Christian communities across the state have vehemently condemned Velingkar’s comments and are demanding his immediate arrest. Protests erupted on Sunday, with […]