All Africa Congress Focuses on Peaceful Coexistence

In September, Rwanda welcomed more than 500 religious freedom delegates and advocates from some 30 countries to the 3rd All Africa Congress and Festival of Religious Liberty. The two-day event began September 13 under the theme, “Hope for Building a Tolerant and Peaceful Continent.” It was organized by IRLA-affiliate organization, the All Africa Religious Liberty Association (AARLA), and brought together church leaders, government officials, and religious

G20 Interfaith Summit Addresses Global Challenges

​Global religious leaders convened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on September 26 for the fifth annual G20 Interfaith Forum. These yearly forums shadow the annual international “Group of Twenty” (G20) Economic Summit and aim to strengthen the voice of the world’s faith communities in addressing global political, economic and social challenges.

Religious Liberty Advocates Called to Reach out Beyond Comfort Zones

Speakers at the recent 16th Annual Religious Liberty Dinner in Washington D.C. made a resolute call to build bridges of understanding and strengthen networks as a way of fighting against religious intolerance and advocating freedom of conscience and belief.

IRLA Secretary General Highlights Unique Faith-based Understanding of Religious Freedom

This is the text of the address presented by Dr. Ganoune Diop, Secretary General of the IRLA, at the 16th annual Religious Liberty Dinner in Washington, D.C., May 22, 2018. [Photo: Mylon Medley/NAD]

Registration is Open for Unique Religious Liberty Event in Rwanda

Some 1,000 scholars, lawyers, and advocates from across the continent of Africa and around the world will meet in Kigali, Rwanda, later this year to explore ways to build more tolerant and peaceful communities.