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International Religious Freedom Summit examines religious persecution in the West
“People being arrested because of their faith and living out their faith is coming at odds with an increasingly secular... Read more
Citing ancient Church teachings, Vance prioritizes religious liberty at IRF summit
“Religious freedom flows from concepts central to the Christian faith,” Vance said in a Feb. 5 speech to hundreds gathered... Read more
International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students
The IRF Summit partnership program, taking place Feb. 3–5, 2025, includes training sessions, guided simulations, and conversations with leading scholars. Read more
‘Insulted, beaten, imprisoned’ Nicaraguan priest details persecution
“If I’m here, it’s not because I wanted to fly to Washington to enjoy three days off with paid travel,”... Read more
Human rights leaders call for Nigeria to be redesignated as religious freedom violator
In 2021, the Biden administration removed Nigeria, a nation notorious for extreme levels of religious persecution, from the Countries of... Read more
Women worldwide face sex-based religious persecution
Religious women around the world suffer unique forms of violence and persecution because of their sex — and their ability... Read more
