7 October 2024, Provo, Utah — Knox Thames, senior fellow at Pepperdine University and a senior visiting expert at the U.S. Institute of Peace, delivered remarks during a panel on “Understanding Religious Freedom: Why Does It Matter?” at the ICLRS 31st Annual International Law and Religion Symposium. Thames emphasized the critical role of religious freedom […]
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Chris Seiple, a renowned scholar-practitioner, reflected on his LinkedIn account about the recent Berlin conference that explored the intersection of religious freedom and security. He praised the event’s innovation and inclusion of new voices, particularly from the majority world. Among the highlights, Seiple lauded Halina Kusack’s leadership on women of faith in Eurasia and expressed […]
International Religious Freedom Advocacy serves as a comprehensive guide for activists and policymakers, providing essential insights into the governmental institutions, NGOs, and legal frameworks that protect religious liberties worldwide. This unique resource begins with an overview of international legal protections and goes on to explore the workings of key global bodies such as the United […]
Ramin Mammadov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations, delivered a speech at the 31st International Law and Religion Symposium in Provo, USA, according to Azernews. The event, themed “Religious Freedom as a Tool for Peacebuilding,” was co-hosted by Brigham Young University’s Center for International Law and Religion Studies and the Stirling […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abrahamic Family House, a groundbreaking interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi, stands as a symbol of hope and understanding in a world often fractured by religious differences. This unique initiative, inaugurated in 2023, brings together representatives of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam under one roof to learn, exchange ideas, and celebrate their […]