IARF Applauds Rejection of Bill to Repeal FGM Ban in The Gambia
IARF applauds The Gambia’s rejection of the bill to repeal the FGM ban. This decision upholds crucial protections for women and girls, aligning with international human rights standards. The 2015 ban on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) remains a significant milestone in the global effort to eradicate this harmful practice. IARF continues to support human rights and bodily integrity worldwide.
Access to Worship at Native Hawaiian Shrine Denied
Explore the controversy surrounding Kane’aki Heiau, a sacred Hawaiian shrine now inaccessible due to private property laws. Learn about the clash between indigenous religious rights and U.S. property regulations, and the efforts to protest this restriction on freedom of worship at an ancient temple.
Statement by IARF Kenya Chapter concerning current events in the country
Our Kenya Chapter has released the following statement regarding the troubling events taking place in the country. We join them in prayers and hope for a peaceful conduct of elections and national reconciliation later on. You can read more about the situation in Kenya here. 1st August 2017 The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) […]
IARF Kenya Chapter: Mission to West Pokot
Below you will find a short report from our Kenya Chapter about their recent activities. Our two-day travel for the interfaith, peace and human rights education program to West Pokot, Kenya began on 1 June. West Pokot lies almost 700 km or about 400 miles away from Nairobi, the Capital city of Kenya. The trip was initially […]
Training of Trainers in Human Rights and Interfaith Peace
On the 24th and 25th of October the Kenya Chapter of IARF held a training event concerning human rights and interfaith peace. Here you can read the full report (PDF, 1MB).
Introductory Inter-Faith Meeting in Mombasa, Kenya
Date: 25th July, 2015 Host: Hamis Juma Kitenje Presiding IARF Kenya Chapter Officials: Rev. Lawrence Adera, Secretary; Bishop Martin Mwambu, Treasurer In attendance were: Hamad S. Mwakilesho – Kikoneni in Kwale county coast Region Tsuma E. Jembe – Chibana Kaloleni in Kilifi County coast Region Janet N. Mwaburi – Kilifi county Timson Maneno – Tana River […]
Kenya Chapter – Training of Trainers for Human Rights Education
Jerusalem Centre, Kitale, KENYA10-12 April 2015 Host: Kenya Chapter President Bishop Michael Wafula Facilitator- Mrs. Joyce N. Wamalwa Co. Trainers- Sister Irene Rev. Lawrence Adera Bishop Martin Mwambu Duncan Magero There was a warm welcome from the participants. For few hours we were given sermons by the Chapter President, Bishop Michael, who introduced his team to […]
Introductory Meeting of IARF – Kampala, Uganda, 10may2015
Introductory Meeting of IARF – Kampala, Uganda, 10 May 2015 (PDF 7 pages, illustrated)
Kenya Chapter – Human Rights event, Bungoma
Human Right Sensitization Meeting @Prayers Warriors Ministry Center, Bungoma, Western Kenya 1st March 2015 BUNGOMA IARF REPORT (PDF illustrated, 8 pages)
Kenya Chapter – Human Rights Education trainings, 2014
11 October 2014Vineyard Education Centre, Webuye Kenya Chapter – Webuye HRE report (PDF illustrated, 3 pages) 25 October 2014Kisumu Kenya Chapter – Kisumu HRE report (PDF illustrated, 2 pages) 11 November 2014POA Centre, Kitale Kenya Chapter – Kitale HRE report (PDF illustrated, 7 pages) Interview with Joyce Wamalwa, Kitale Interview in […]