…proponents of bans on veils in Europe see them as a way to liberate women and protect women and girls from societal pressure to veil themselves.
As alien as it may seem to some Europeans, veiling can be a choice, in the same way that other convictions or conduct that have been shaped by societal, family or religious influences are experienced by the individual as an expression of their identity.
Banning Muslim Veil Denies Women a Choice, Too – by Judith Sunderland
In the United States, it is customary to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November. Despite global challenges, there is still
Join the Free Religion Institute, IARF’s new educational initiative exploring liberal religious thought through online courses, discussions, and resources. Starting October 30 with Rev. Andrew Brown’s series on Imaoka Shin’ichirō and Free Religions. Connect with liberal religious thinkers worldwide through our integrated community platform.
In a significant demonstration of international interest in rural India’s development initiatives, David Moss, Senior Vice President and Head of Trading Compliance at a leading
The CoNGO-ICCGC Global Futures Conference, held on August 26 and 27, 2024, at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York, marked a
The CoNGO-ICCGC Global Futures Conference in New York, August 2024, unites religion and civil society to address global harmony, justice, and sustainability. Featuring sessions on global ethics, peace, interfaith dialogue, climate action, and global citizenship education.
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.