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About the IARF The history, purpose, and global mission of the International Association for Religious Freedom. Our Vision and Identity Rooted in liberal religious values, fostering understanding across diverse traditions. Our Team Meet the international Council members, staff, and regional coordinators. History Explore over a century of global interfaith cooperation since our founding in 1900. Member Organisations & Chapters View the list of member groups and local chapters in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Our Work

Free Religion Institute Engaging in theological research, educational programs, and dialogue initiatives. International Advocacy Promoting freedom of religion or belief at the United Nations and other international bodies. World Congresses Review reports, galleries, and declarations from our major global assemblies. Talks and Conferences Local and regional events addressing pressing social and interfaith challenges. Human Rights Education Redefining training programs that empower youth and local communities. IARF Network A private digital community platform for our members to connect and share projects.
News & Events

News Read recent announcements, local reports, and event updates from the office. Events Calendar Keep track of upcoming global interfaith encounters, webinars, and meetings. IARF News Digest Access the digital archives of our official newsletter and publications.
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Donate Make a direct contribution to support international religious freedom projects. Pay Membership Dues Portal for member organizations and chapters to process annual subscriptions. Become a Member Find individual membership options and support the IARF global network. Become a Volunteer Offer your skills and time to support our international office and projects.

About

About the IARF

The history, purpose, and global mission of the International Association for Religious Freedom.

Our Vision and Identity

Rooted in liberal religious values, fostering understanding across diverse traditions.

Our Team

Meet the international Council members, staff, and regional coordinators.

History

Explore over a century of global interfaith cooperation since our founding in 1900.

Member Organisations & Chapters

View the list of member groups and local chapters in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Our Work

Free Religion Institute

Engaging in theological research, educational programs, and dialogue initiatives.

International Advocacy

Promoting freedom of religion or belief at the United Nations and other international bodies.

World Congresses

Review reports, galleries, and declarations from our major global assemblies.

Talks and Conferences

Local and regional events addressing pressing social and interfaith challenges.

Human Rights Education

Redefining training programs that empower youth and local communities.

IARF Network

A private digital community platform for our members to connect and share projects.
News & Events

News

Read recent announcements, local reports, and event updates from the office.

Events Calendar

Keep track of upcoming global interfaith encounters, webinars, and meetings.

IARF News Digest

Access the digital archives of our official newsletter and publications.
Support Us

Donate

Make a direct contribution to support international religious freedom projects.

Pay Membership Dues

Portal for member organizations and chapters to process annual subscriptions.

Become a Member

Find individual membership options and support the IARF global network.

Become a Volunteer

Offer your skills and time to support our international office and projects.
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IARF Newsletter

A periodic round-up of IARF learning, events, advocacy and community news from across our international network.

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Latest issue · 28 August 2026

August 2026

Upcoming Free Religion Institute sessions, Congress preparations, community news and a selection from the IARF News Digest.

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