WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hundreds gathered at the Museum of the Bible on a cold February morning for the 2025 National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance (NGPR). The event, marked by hymns, prayers, and calls for repentance, focused on both personal and national reconciliation with God. Attendees began arriving before dawn, their spirits high as they […]
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Global Leaders Gather to Advance Dialogue on Peace, Tolerance, and Coexistence ABU DHABI, 6th February 2025 – Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the second edition of the Human Fraternity Majlis in Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and global cooperation. The event, organized […]
In an effort to bolster advocacy and defense of the First Amendment’s free exercise clause, groups and activists are increasingly utilizing Zoom meetings to connect and collaborate. These virtual gatherings serve as a vital platform for individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting religious freedom in the United States. The Zoom meetings provide a space for […]
Manama, (BNA): Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee, emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to promoting respect for religious and cultural diversity as essential foundations for global peace and prosperity. He noted that these values are deeply rooted in Bahrain’s approach under the leadership of His […]
February 4, 2025 – Washington, D.C. Loay Alshareef and Asher Fredman, two prominent Arab and Israeli peace activists, have expressed their hope that President Donald Trump’s second administration will revitalize and expand the Abraham Accords, transforming the Middle East into a center of peace, prosperity, and innovation. In a joint article, Alshareef and Fredman reflected […]
Letter to Secretary of State Highlights Declining Religious Freedom, Proposes New Strategy Annapolis, MD – Brian J. Grim, Ph.D., Founding President of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to adopt a new strategy to combat the global decline of religious freedom. […]
Dutch King Willem-Alexander Calls for Unity in Christmas Speech In his 12th televised Christmas address, Dutch King Willem-Alexander delivered a heartfelt plea for unity and understanding amid growing societal tensions. Speaking from the white dining room at Huis ten Bosch Palace, the king emphasized the need to heal divisions and strengthen the values of equality […]
Washington, D.C. – The annual International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit, a gathering of over 90 religious freedom organizations from more than 30 faith traditions, is offering a special program for college students at its upcoming event. The summit, scheduled for February 3-5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., will include a University Partnership Program designed for graduate […]
This year, December 25th marks a rare and extraordinary occasion: the convergence of Christmas Day and the start of Hanukkah. Known as “Chrismukkah,” this unique overlap, occurring for only the fifth time in 114 years, creates an opportunity for interfaith families around the world to celebrate their traditions together in a spirit of unity and […]
Baku, December 24 (AZERTAC) – President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has underscored the significant role of the Christian community in Azerbaijani society in a letter to Pope Francis on the occasion of Christmas. “The Christian community holds a distinctive place in modern Azerbaijani society. Our Christian citizens, who have settled in Azerbaijan and lived here […]