A strong call for action to address religious persecution and discrimination. London, UK – On November 28th, the UK Parliament held a crucial debate on the deteriorating state of religious freedom in Pakistan. Led by Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford, the debate highlighted the increasing persecution faced by religious minorities, particularly Christians, Hindus, Ahmadis, and […]
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Forming young adults to embrace religious freedom is foundational to the future of religious freedom, according to the head of the IRF’s university partnership program. Kate Quiñones/CNANationNovember 26, 2024 The annual International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, DC, brings together more than 90 religious freedom organizations from more than 30 faith traditions to address […]
There was no doubt that the prospect of the Republican president returning to power pushed both sides to get the agreement done, claimed Trump’s team and allies. November 28, 2024: In a significant development reflecting President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated Middle East foreign policy, the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah marks a critical step […]
Global Christian Persecution: The Case of Pastor Youssef Highlights Algeria’s Religious Freedom Crisis Washington, D.C. – Around the world, Christians face relentless persecution, often risking their lives for their faith. In Algeria, the trials are particularly acute, with violent attacks, unjust imprisonment, and restrictive laws silencing believers. Pastor Youssef Ourahmane, a leader in Algeria’s Protestant […]
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward rolling back federal initiatives promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by passing the “Dismantle DEI Act” (H.R.8706) along party lines. The legislation aligns with President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to eliminate programs that advance critical race theory (CRT) and DEI policies, which […]
November 27,2024: Her Excellency, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of Pakistan and Member of the National Assembly, attended the Global Women’s Forum, being held in Dubai on 26 November 2024. The forum was organised by Dubai Women Establishment. The inaugural session of the Forum was attended by His Higheness Sheikh Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]
Washington, DC – 21Wilberforce, a global organization dedicated to advancing religious freedom, has announced in 2024 the appointment of Wissam al-Saliby as its new President. Al-Saliby, a renowned expert in international religious freedom and human rights, brings a wealth of experience to the role and is committed to strengthening the organization’s mission. Speaking about his […]
As part of ‘Red Wednesday,’ an initiative by Aid to the Church in Need, the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights the ongoing persecution, pressure, and threats faced by millions of Christians globally. The Ministry remains dedicated to protecting religious freedom and supporting persecuted religious minorities. In recent years, Austria has established intercultural and interreligious […]
Last week the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted an important intercultural and interfaith dialogue at the Czernin Palace in Prague. The topic was “Freedom of Religion or Belief to Build Peace, Counter Islamophobia and Radical Ideologies.” The event was attended by ambassadors, government ministers, religious leaders, academics, and civil society actors from around the world. Moderating […]
Washington, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his nomination of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for the ambassadorship to Israel. Huckabee, a prominent supporter of Israel and evangelical Christian Zionist, is expected to play a significant role in shaping U.S.-Israel relations under Trump’s second term. He is also the father of Sarah Huckabee […]