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In Much of the World, the State of Religious Freedom Is Far From ‘Alive and Well’

The U.S. Department of State this week released its annual report on international religious freedom, including an assessment of what governments around the world are doing to protect the rights of their citizens to freely worship. ...READ MORE

II World Festival of Religious Liberty

In the year of 2013, the International Religious Liberty Association ( IRLA, www.irla.org) has completed 120 years in the defense of religious freedom, and we want to invite you for that great celebration....READ MORE

The 313 Syndrome

It is said that those who ignore the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them. I can think of no better example of this than what I call the 313 syndrome. ...READ MORE

A Special Mission for the Church’s International Ambassador

In January 11-13, 2013, history was been made in the French Island of Guadeloupe, in Central America, where the department of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, under the capable leadership of Madame Patricia Sablier, hosted the first symposium on religious freedom. ...READ MORE

113th Congress Most Religiously Diverse Ever — and Why It Matters

The U.S. Senate's current focus on potential filibuster reform spotlights an important question: Where do the rights of minority groups begin and end?...READ MORE

In Brazil, church diplomat promotes religious freedom with state governor

São Paulo state governor Geraldo Alckmin welcomed the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s top public affairs leader Monday, five months ahead of a large-scale celebration of religious liberty the church will sponsor....READ MORE

Canadian Foreign Minister Speaks at 10th Annual Religious Liberty Dinner

Leaders and officials from Washington D.C’s diplomatic community, government agencies, faith and advocacy groups affirmed religious freedom as a “bedrock” human right....READ MORE

Positive relationships are key to advancing religious freedom, say Latin American advocates

High-level leaders from throughout Latin America discussed principles of religious freedom advocacy during an April 25 panel discussion....READ MORE