Speech Highlights Plans to Strengthen Religious Freedom Protections at Home and Abroad WASHINGTON, D.C., February 5, 2025 – U.S. Vice President JD Vance pledged that the Trump-Vance administration will not only restore but expand religious freedom protections in the United States and globally during his address at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, […]
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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 […]
ABU DHABI, 6th February 2025 (WAM) – Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the fifth edition of the Global Tolerance and Human Fraternity Conference commenced on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, gathering religious leaders, intellectuals, and policymakers from across the world to address pressing challenges to […]
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 […]
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. […]
International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) to Host Online Discussions on Key Issues The International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) has announced its 2025 webinar program, featuring a series of online discussions exploring critical intersections of law, religion, and human dignity. The series kicks off on Friday, February 7, 2025, at […]
The Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University and Canopy Forumin collaboration with the International Institute for Religious Freedom hosted a virtual symposium, Masking Religious Freedom Violations on November 20th at 10 am to 12 pm EST. This symposium explores the complex and multifaceted nature of religious discrimination, moving beyond traditional analyses and narrow definitions to […]
MULTAN, Pakistan — A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced four individuals to death for allegedly posting sacrilegious material on social media about Islamic religious figures and the Holy Quran. Judge Tariq Ayub in the city of Rawalpindi declared that blasphemy, disrespect to holy figures, and desecration of the Holy Quran were unforgivable offenses and left […]
Title: International Protocol on Documenting Violations of Religious Freedom Authors: Najib Bajali, Jeremy Barker, Tiffany Barrans, Amira Mikhail, and Naomi Prodeau About: Crafted in response to requests from civil society partners who have suffered severe violations of their religious freedom, the protocol seeks to fill a gap by providing a thorough and accessible resource for human rights advocates, […]