IARF British Chapter
The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) chapters are associations of individuals in a country or region that represent the IARF and work to further its mission and goals.
The IARF British Chapter is the UK branch of this global interfaith organisation, committed to promoting religious freedom worldwide. The Chapter is also a proud member of the Interfaith Network for the UK (IFN).
Get Involved & Connect
If you are interested in learning more about the IARF British Chapter, our activities, or wish to join us in promoting religious freedom and interfaith understanding, please feel free to get in touch.
Contact the Secretary Follow us on FacebookYou can also read the IARF British Chapter constitution here.
The Chapter Committee
- Chairman & Treasurer: Derek McAuley
- Vice-chairman: Rev Chris Hudson MBE
- Vice-chairman: Rabbi Mark L. Solomon
- Secretary: Pejman Khojasteh
Recent Activities & Recordings
The British Chapter actively organises and participates in events promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding. Here are highlights from some of our recent online meetings:
Levels of Dialogue: Religious Experience in an Interfaith Context
November 2023 (Inter Faith Week) | Speaker: Rev. Canon Dr. Alan Race
In collaboration with the World Congress of Faiths, this session featured Rev. Canon Dr. Alan Race (Chair, World Congress of Faiths). Participants explored the dynamic tension in interreligious dialogue between the unique characteristics of different faiths and their universal connections.
Watch RecordingBeyond Religion: Faith, Environment and Justice
July 2021 | Speaker: Don De Silva
An insightful online meeting featuring Don De Silva (Former UN Environment Programme Senior Official, University Buddhist Chaplain) who discussed the crucial intersections of faith, environmentalism, and justice, followed by an engaging Q&A session.
Watch Recording