The International Association for Religious Freedom
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The International Association for Religious Freedom. Bringing together liberal religious communities and individuals since 1900.
Today is the 44th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Intolerance. The IARF, the UUA and the WCRP spearheaded its adoption, which paved the way for the Special Rapporteur on FoRB and the NGO Committees on FoRB. Read more at iarf.net/how-liberal-...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Today is the 44th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Intolerance. The IARF, the UUA and the WCRP spearheaded its adoption, which paved the way for the Special Rapporteur on FoRB and the NGO Committees on FoRB. Read more at iarf.net/how-liberal-...
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On the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, the IARF welcomes the statement on the rights of Trans, Intersex and Nonbinary People issued by the Unitarian Universalist Association, our member group, in coalition with several faith groups. #TDOR
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Interfaith Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex and Nonbinary People
On the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, the International Association for Religious Freedom welcomes the statement on the rights of Trans, Intersex and Nonbinary People issued by the Unit...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
On the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, the IARF welcomes the statement on the rights of Trans, Intersex and Nonbinary People issued by the Unitarian Universalist Association, our member group, in coalition with several faith groups. #TDOR
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Join IARF's UK Chapter for an online talk: "A Sikh Perspective on Religious Freedom of the Other". Learn from Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy for Interfaith Week. 17 Nov, 5pm GMT. https://iarf.net/events/event/religious-freedom-of-the-other-a-sikh-perspective/
Religious Freedom of the Other - A Sikh Perspective
To mark Interfaith Week the British Chapter of the International Association for Religious Freedom presents: Religious Freedom of the Other - A Sikh perspective with Charanjit Singh. On 25th November…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Join IARF's UK Chapter for an online talk: "A Sikh Perspective on Religious Freedom of the Other". Learn from Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy for Interfaith Week. 17 Nov, 5pm GMT. https://iarf.net/events/event/religious-freedom-of-the-other-a-sikh-perspective/
Blessed #Samhain to IARF members, Pagans, and indigenous believers! Honoring ancestors and the sacred turning of the season. A beautiful part of diverse traditions celebrating light amid the growing dark. 🍂🕯️✨
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Blessed #Samhain to IARF members, Pagans, and indigenous believers! Honoring ancestors and the sacred turning of the season. A beautiful part of diverse traditions celebrating light amid the growing dark. 🍂🕯️✨
Today's webinar: 'The Science of Consciousness' w/ Prof. Mark Reimers. Explore the link between neuroscience & religious understanding. See details & join here: https://iarf.net/events/event/the-science-of-consciousness-with-professor-mark-reimers/
"The Science of Consciousness" with Professor Mark Reimers
How do the billions of neurons in your head, looking like tangled rice noodles, give rise to consciousness? Can we even define consciousness? We may not agree on a precise…
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October 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Today's webinar: 'The Science of Consciousness' w/ Prof. Mark Reimers. Explore the link between neuroscience & religious understanding. See details & join here: https://iarf.net/events/event/the-science-of-consciousness-with-professor-mark-reimers/
Join our free webinar: "Zen Practice and the Middle Path with Rev. Ming Po". Sessions on Oct 22 (16:00 UTC) & Oct 23 (02:00 UTC). Open to all!
#Zen #Buddhism #Interfaith #Webinar
https://iarf.net/events/event/zen-practice-and-the-middle-path-with-rev-ming-po-2/
#Zen #Buddhism #Interfaith #Webinar
https://iarf.net/events/event/zen-practice-and-the-middle-path-with-rev-ming-po-2/
Zen practice and the Middle Path with Rev. Ming Po
Rev. Ming Po, an American Zen Buddhist priest will discuss Zen practice and the Middle Path. The passcode (if needed) is 043765. Some Reading for those who wish: Cosmopolitan Zen…
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October 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join our free webinar: "Zen Practice and the Middle Path with Rev. Ming Po". Sessions on Oct 22 (16:00 UTC) & Oct 23 (02:00 UTC). Open to all!
#Zen #Buddhism #Interfaith #Webinar
https://iarf.net/events/event/zen-practice-and-the-middle-path-with-rev-ming-po-2/
#Zen #Buddhism #Interfaith #Webinar
https://iarf.net/events/event/zen-practice-and-the-middle-path-with-rev-ming-po-2/
As our Hindu, Jain & Sikh friends celebrate Diwali, we're reminded of the universal power of light over darkness, a theme of hope echoing from Hanukkah to Vesak. Happy Diwali! #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Interfaith #ReligiousFreedom
October 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
As our Hindu, Jain & Sikh friends celebrate Diwali, we're reminded of the universal power of light over darkness, a theme of hope echoing from Hanukkah to Vesak. Happy Diwali! #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Interfaith #ReligiousFreedom
Online: Report & recordings from our EME conf. on 'The Limits of Tolerance'. Ft. keynote by Seyran Ateş. Videos have EN/DE subtitles.
Read/watch: https://iarf.net/the-limites-of-tolerance-and-religious-freedom-report-from-the-2025-eme-conference/
#ReligiousFreedom #Interfaith #IARFConf2025
Read/watch: https://iarf.net/the-limites-of-tolerance-and-religious-freedom-report-from-the-2025-eme-conference/
#ReligiousFreedom #Interfaith #IARFConf2025
October 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Online: Report & recordings from our EME conf. on 'The Limits of Tolerance'. Ft. keynote by Seyran Ateş. Videos have EN/DE subtitles.
Read/watch: https://iarf.net/the-limites-of-tolerance-and-religious-freedom-report-from-the-2025-eme-conference/
#ReligiousFreedom #Interfaith #IARFConf2025
Read/watch: https://iarf.net/the-limites-of-tolerance-and-religious-freedom-report-from-the-2025-eme-conference/
#ReligiousFreedom #Interfaith #IARFConf2025
Join us for a busy autumn! 🍂 We have online events on Zen practice, the science of consciousness, democracy, and more.
Find the full schedule and join the conversation:
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#Interfaith #ReligiousFreedom #Spirituality #OnlineEvents #Webinar
Find the full schedule and join the conversation:
https://iarf.net/events
#Interfaith #ReligiousFreedom #Spirituality #OnlineEvents #Webinar
October 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Join us for a busy autumn! 🍂 We have online events on Zen practice, the science of consciousness, democracy, and more.
Find the full schedule and join the conversation:
https://iarf.net/events
#Interfaith #ReligiousFreedom #Spirituality #OnlineEvents #Webinar
Find the full schedule and join the conversation:
https://iarf.net/events
#Interfaith #ReligiousFreedom #Spirituality #OnlineEvents #Webinar
Br. Britto Arul, Secretary of the IARF India Chapter, commemorates the life and work of Br. M.D. Sebastian, SHJ. Read the full tribute here: https://iarf.net/in-memoriam-bro-m-d-sebastian-shj/
In Memoriam: Br. M.D. Sebastian, SHJ
The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) remembers with deep gratitude the life and legacy of Bro. M.D. Sebastian SHJ (1941–2025), who dedicated his life to promoting peace, harmony, and interfaith understanding.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Br. Britto Arul, Secretary of the IARF India Chapter, commemorates the life and work of Br. M.D. Sebastian, SHJ. Read the full tribute here: https://iarf.net/in-memoriam-bro-m-d-sebastian-shj/
To all our Jewish members, we wish you a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur. May this Day of Atonement bring you peace, forgiveness, and a renewed spirit. G'mar Chatima Tova.
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
To all our Jewish members, we wish you a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur. May this Day of Atonement bring you peace, forgiveness, and a renewed spirit. G'mar Chatima Tova.
IARF President George M. Williams honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Richard "Dick" Boeke (1931-2025), a tireless advocate for interfaith cooperation and religious freedom whose work bridged faiths worldwide: iarf.net/the-rev-dr-r...
May 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
IARF President George M. Williams honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Richard "Dick" Boeke (1931-2025), a tireless advocate for interfaith cooperation and religious freedom whose work bridged faiths worldwide: iarf.net/the-rev-dr-r...