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IARF
Statement of Purpose
The
purpose of the International Association for Religious Freedom
(IARF) is to work for freedom of religion and belief because
it is a precious human right that potentially enables the
best within our religious lives, or our search for truth or
enlightenment, to flourish.
It
requires work on three aspects, any of which may constitute
the core objective for the IARF membership in a country or
region:
Freedom
from oppressive interference or discrimination by the state,
government or society's institutions on the grounds of religion
or belief;
Mutual
understanding, respect and the promotion of harmony,
or at least "tolerance", between communities or individuals
of different religions or beliefs;
An
essential accountability by religious communities to ensure
that their own
practices uphold the fundamental dignity
and human rights of their members
and others.
Thus,
IARF works with and for:
Groups
from different religious traditions or beliefs
(normally those which share its values);
Communities
suffering from religious persecution or discrimination.
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