IRF Secretariat convened the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable on Monday July 21, 20215, in the historic Cannon Caucus Room on Capitol Hill, joined by over 140 leaders from faith communities, civil society organizations, and government. Participants shared stories of religious discrimination, persecution, and genocide and coordinated multi-faith actions to protect religious freedom for everyone.

The IRF Secretariat’s NXT Gen Fellowship is a cohort-based, in-person program in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate and graduate students. Fellows gain hands-on experience in advocacy, policy, and coalition-building, while contributing to multi-faith initiatives and the Intern Insights Blog.

The inaugural IRF Builders Forum and Roger Williams IRF Awards Dinner served as a powerful testament to the growing global movement for religious freedom. By fostering collaboration, recognizing significant contributions, and planning concrete steps for the future, the event laid the foundation for continued progress in building religious freedom for all.

Berlin, Germany – On October 8-9, 2024, leaders from civil society, international organizations, governments, and faith communities came together both in-person and virtually for the civil society program, How FoRB Can Prevent the Misuse of Religion, and Build Social Cohesion and Resilience. 

During the 117th Congress, bipartisan support for international religious freedom (IRF) remained strong, with 58 legislative items introduced (27 in the Senate and 31 in the House) related to freedom of belief, conscience, or religion.