A powerful story of perseverance in the face of persecution. Watch this video about the #MayflowerChurch shared at the #IRFSummit2024

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: IRF Summit is formally adopting Pastor Jin Mingri, also known as Pastor Ezra Jin, as part of our 2026 Religious Prisoner of Conscience advocacy campaign. Grace Jin Drexel, daughter of Pastor Jin and an American citizen, will participate in the 2026 IRF

#InternationalReligiousFreedom Recap: September & October 2025 The fight for religious freedom remains urgent around the world. Here is a quick recap of the latest religious freedom coverage. For more in-depth developments and news on international #religiousfreedom, sign up for

More Americans want to join the State Department as diplomats today than at any point in the last decade. @POTUS's America First agenda has rallied confidence in our nation's leadership and a renewed belief in the power of diplomacy to advance our nation's interests globally.

The strictest anti-conversion law in India just dropped. Around a dozen states have enacted similar anti-conversion laws, but the Rajasthan Minister of State, Jawahar Singh Bedham, has described this law as the "strictest in the country." The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful

Religious freedom, for any and every religion, must be protected. Inspiring words spoken by Sam Brownback at IRF Summit 2025! Help policymakers and thought leaders shape #internationalreligiousfreedom around the world. Excited for #IRFSummit2026? Register here if you haven't

Final Call: IRF Summit Early-Bird Registration Ends TODAY! This is your chance to lock in the best rate for the premier global gathering of the international religious freedom movement. Register here: https://t.co/Q9GU6XRYTi At IRF Summit 2026 (Feb 2 and 3, Washington, D.C.),

Want to make a difference in the international religious freedom space? Partner with us at #IRFSummit2026! We are asking Summit partners to confirm by October 1 for maximum impact and input on the program. As a partner, you'll connect with global leaders and changemakers, and

IRF Summit's #EarlyBird registration ends TOMORROW with our best registration pricing! Don’t miss this global gathering fueling advocacy, policy, and collaboration in the fight for #religiousfreedom around the world. Register here: https://t.co/Q9GU6XRYTi #IRFSummit2026

Partner with Purpose. Lead with Impact. Become a convener of the premier annual gathering on international religious freedom, the IRF Summit. We are asking Summit partners to confirm by October 1 for maximum impact and input on the program. https://t.co/PEMeYZQANt #IRFSummit

#EarlyBird registration for IRF Summit 2026 is open! This February 2-3, 2026, join international religious freedom leaders, advocates from around the world, and a diverse coalition of civil society actors that passionately support religious freedom around the globe. Register

The Violent Incidents Database (VID) is a powerful tool developed by the International Institute for Religious Freedom that tracks and analyzes violent violations of religious freedom worldwide. This open-source, continuously updated platform offers accurate, event-based insights

Hundreds of Baha’is were executed in the early aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and thousands have since been imprisoned or denied employment, education, and property rights. This year, we were thrilled to be joined by actor #RainnWilson at our 2025 IRF Summit, who

Leah hasn't come home yet. At #IRFSummitAfrica last month, IRF Summit Co-Chair Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett and Gloria Puldu, Global President of the Leah Foundation, discussed the state of persecution on the continent in a fireside chat. The Foundation is named after Leah

Are you passionate about #religiousfreedom, with an eye for attention and detail? The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit is #hiring for these two key roles 👇 1. Operations Manager (Full-Time; Contract): https://t.co/Jsb3Xfa7es 2. Fall–Winter Intern (Part-Time):

"Africa is a religious continent."—Illia Djadi at #IRFSummitAfrica last month! 🌍 Illia's words resonate as a powerful reminder of the vital role that faith plays across the continent. Protecting #ReligiousFreedom is essential for peace, dignity, and progress. . . .

Enjoy these highlights from IRF Summit Africa's Speaker & Sponsor Dinner following the afternoon panel "Religious Freedom and State Regulation: Emerging Challenges in Africa."

#TBT to #IRFSummitAfrica last month! 🌍 Salutations and smiles mingle together with the chatter of urgent religious freedom matters at this peaceful congregation in beautiful Nairobi. The energetic hum of community, discourse, and action is palpable.