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.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreThe International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB) convened a Regional Academy in Singapore from 23–25 November, gathering a new cohort of ASEAN Parliamentarians. The Academy culminated in the adoption of an ASEAN Parliamentarians’ FoRB Declaration, reaffirming a shared commitment to protect and advance freedom of religion or belief in Southeast Asia.
Read MoreThe 2025 IPPFoRB Regional Academy in Accra convened lawmakers from across Sub‑Saharan Africa for three days of expert-led training on freedom of religion or belief. The Academy concluded with the adoption of the Accra Declaration, a landmark commitment by participating MPs to advance FoRB in their home countries.
Read MoreThe International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB) hosted a workshop and co-organized the first dedicated track for parliamentarians at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit, bringing together legislative leaders for tailored sessions and discussions on advancing religious freedom.
Read MoreThe IPU and IPPFoRB have launched a global webinar series equipping parliamentarians to counter hatred based on religion or belief. Running from late 2024 to mid‑2025, the series explores FoRB, hate speech, social media challenges, and non‑legislative approaches, culminating in an interfaith dialogue conference in June 2025.
Read MoreThe International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB) had a workshop in Accra, Ghana this November. The workshop aimed at equipping Members of Parliament (MPs) across Africa with the tools to better address issues related to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) within their countries.
Read MoreNew law has sparked widespread concern over the broader repression of freedoms in Belarus. The Law on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organisations was adopted in Belarus by a Law on Amending Laws on the Issues of Activities of Religious Organisations signed by Aliaksandr Lukashenka.
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Read MoreThe Kristiansand Interfaith Dialogue occurred on May 4th during the Kristiansand’s Democracy Week and facilitated meaningful discussions on enhancing democracy and human rights while addressing the balance between freedom of expression and hate speech. The event was co-organized by IPPFoRB, the Kristiansand Municipality, the University of Agder, Faith Associates and the Council for Religious and Life Stance Communities in Norway (STL).
IPPFoRB Launches Advocacy Letter showing concern on Belarusian New Law. Sitting and Former Parliamentarians are invited to sign the letter.
Read MoreMalaysia recently underwent Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in January 2024, IPPFoRB and the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) developed a “Toolkit for Parliamentarians to Promote an Inclusive Malaysian Society Through the UPR Process.”
Read MoreIn honor of International Women's Day, we are thrilled to present an exclusive interview with Sabina Ćudić, a member of the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Parliament. With a robust background as a political scientist holding a master's degree in human rights, Sabina has been deeply involved in the human rights sector through her work with non-governmental organizations prior to venturing into politics and academia, where she focuses on the political science of human rights. Sabina Ćudić is a women human rights defender!
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the official launch of the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief - Southeast Europe (IPPFoRB SEE) network. In the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this inaugural event represented a significant advancement towards protecting and promoting freedom of religion or belief in the region.
The 5th IPPFoRB Academy is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from December 12 to December 15, 2023. The Academy will feature intensive training and strategic sessions, with a special collaborative workshop with the G20 Interfaith Forum and the Brazilian Center for Studies in Law and Religion.
Read MoreIn a landmark event from October 1-3, 2023, IPPFoRB and Humanists International joined forces in Bangkok, Thailand, for the South Asia Regional Workshop on Freedom of Religion or Belief, uniting parliamentarians from Nepal and Sri Lanka with critical stakeholders to address pivotal aspects of the human right to freedom of religion or belief.
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