May 2002

Religious Freedom Report and its Impact on Religious Freedom

Posted August 21, 2009

Washington, D.C.... Reacting to the newly released report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Joe Grieboski, president of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy, called for non-governmental organizations and government representatives to make religious freedom a priority. In a May 15 meeting, organized by the institute, Grieboski pointed out that the meeting was "to provide a review of the Commission's report, to give the public and media a clear understanding of the statements released and what it can be used for.

Azerbaijan State Official Encourages Religious Freedom

Posted August 21, 2009

Silver Spring, MD... [IRLA]. "All religions are equal in the eyes of the law," stated Dr. Rafig Yahya Oglu Aliyev, in a visit to the International Religious Liberty Association's (IRLA) headquarters. Serving as chairman of the Azerbaijan State Committee for Work with Religious Structures since 2001, Aliyev assured IRLA officers and staff that the Azerbaijan government is interested in fostering healthy and productive relationships among various religious organizations to prevent conflicts.