The International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB) is a network of parliamentarians and legislators from around the world committed to combatting religious persecution and advancing freedom of religion or belief.

  
    Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
  

ARTICLE 18, THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

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IPPFoRB is made of parliamentarians from 90 (+ European Parliament) different countries across North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

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Almost 300 MPs from around the world have attended global conferences organised by IPPFoRB to highlight and discuss issues around freedom of religion or belief.

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Over 60 MPs have been trained by IPPFoRB on issues of freedom of religion or belief.

“Within a very short time, the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief has established itself as the central actor for this essential fundamental right. The fact that there is now such a strong network gives strength, courage and confidence.”

Dr. Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of Germany

News from IPPFoRB

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Mar 12, 2026

Hon. Paulina Nuñez, IPPFoRB Steering Group Member, Elected President of the Senate of Chile

Mar 12, 2026

Hon. Paulina Núñez, Member of the IPPFoRB Steering Group, has been elected President of the Senate of Chile, becoming the 5th woman in the country’s history to hold this office. Her longstanding commitment to democratic values, human rights, and freedom of religion or belief has strengthened IPPFoRB’s leadership since she joined the Steering Group in 2023. Her election marks an important moment for women’s political leadership in Chile and across Latin America.

Mar 12, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

IPPFoRB Brings Global Delegation of Parliamentarians to the 2026 IRF Summit

Feb 9, 2026

Dec 10, 2025

IPPFoRB Marks Human Rights Day With Launch of “Freedom of Religion or Belief: The Hidden Right” Video

Dec 10, 2025

To mark Human Rights Day, IPPFoRB has launched “Freedom of Religion or Belief: The Hidden Right,” a new awareness video highlighting global FoRB violations and the vital role parliamentarians play in protecting this fundamental freedom. The video aims to strengthen understanding of FoRB as a cornerstone of human dignity and peaceful societies.

Dec 10, 2025