April 2006

Top UN Expert Accepts IRLA Invitation

Posted August 21, 2009

Geneva, Switzerland… The top United Nations expert on religious freedom issues accepted today an invitation from the International Religious Liberty Association to present the keynote address at its forthcoming World Congress. Dr. Asma Jahangir is the UN's special rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief.

UN Expert on Religious Freedom Calls for Greater Support

Posted August 21, 2009

Geneva, Switzerland… In an April 6 meeting with non-government organizations, United Nations special rapporteur for Freedom of Religion or Belief Asma Jahangir called for greater support of the fundamental liberties of conscience.

Accra, Ghana: All-Africa Congress on Religious Freedom Convenes

Posted August 21, 2009

Accra, Ghana… The All-Africa Religious Liberty Congress opened today April 25 with a message from Ghana's president, His Excellency John A. Kofuor. Commending the participants for their commitment to religious freedom, the honorable Gladys Asmah MP, Minister of State, read the president's message and added that she believed "all should live in peace whatever religious inclinations we may have." With a practical emphasis on mutual respect between religions, this would be "a wonderful world to live in," she added.

Leaders from Religious Freedom Congress Visit President of Ghana

Posted August 21, 2009

Leaders from the International Religious Liberty Association's Congress in Accra visited the president of Ghana today April 27, at his request. His Excellency John A. Kufuor received ten representatives from the second All-Africa Congress on Religious Liberty and welcomed the opportunity to speak on his convictions regarding such fundamental freedoms.