In 1998, the International Religious Freedom Act was signed into law by President Bill Clinton — and it changed the way the United States addressed religious freedom around the world. The Act made religious freedom a core part of U.S. foreign policy, helping bring freedom of belief to the forefront of global affairs.

For nearly 30 years, members of a peaceful religious community were subjected to suspicion, stigma, and state scrutiny on the basis of allegations that, after three decades, produced no evidence of the threat that had been claimed. No democratic society is strengthened when citizens are treated as suspects because of their faith. Democracy is strengthened when the state has the courage to correct its course, acknowledge error, and ensure that such treatment is never repeated.

In 1965, the Second Vatican Council issued Nostra Aetate, a landmark declaration that transformed the Catholic Church’s relationship with other religions. Promoting dialogue, mutual respect and peace, it helped lay the foundation for modern interfaith cooperation and continues to inspire efforts toward unity in a divided world.

The International Multi-Faith Coalition highlighted a major religious freedom conference in Toledo, Spain, where global leaders, scholars and advocates warned of rising threats to freedom of religion or belief. Originally reported by WorldReligionNews.org, the gathering focused on human dignity, multilateral cooperation and new challenges, including religious nationalism and artificial intelligence.

An interfaith concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a powerful example of religious communities sharing public space through music, poetry, and dance. Originally reported by WorldReligionNews.org, the event brought together Orthodox, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian traditions during U.N. World Interfaith Harmony Week.

As part of our ongoing mission to foster interfaith understanding and celebrate spiritual diversity, this video provides an in-depth exploration of Alevism, a profound and often underrepresented spiritual tradition originating from Anatolia.

The Supreme Court’s recognition of the primary role parents play in the religious and moral formation of their children, respecting their constitutional right, strengthens freedom of conscience and reinforces families’ trust in the educational system.

The Los Angeles City Council is considering a groundbreaking rule that could significantly enhance the safety of our places of worship.

The LA Interfaith March is a beacon of hope amidst anti-religious turmoil and hate.

The power of unity in service and celebration is a beacon of hope across the globe.

It is deeply disturbing to witness acts of intolerance and violence that threaten religious freedom.

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An event at a Church of Scientology in Taiwan brought to the forefront the transformative power of inner peace in promoting global harmony.

The letter expressed deep concern over Azerbaijan's invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh and the looming threat to Armenia.

This Scientology Network marathon aims to showcase the transformative power of human rights education in fostering a more harmonious world.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, the director of Brazil’s Rede Liberdade, briefed the IRF Office on Mãe Bernadete's murder.

This crackdown has not gone unnoticed. Human rights organizations worldwide have raised alarms, documenting numerous rights violations.

The Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center is already making waves in the legal community, thanks to its commitment to the First Amendment.

This meeting, attended by senior professors and clerics from both Israel and Morocco, marked the beginning of a series of dialogues.

India, with the largest number of religious adherents, invited the African Union, most religious populations on the planet, to join the G20.