IARF Pakistan

The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) is a UK-based charity working for freedom of religion & belief at a global level.

We have a century-plus history of encouraging interfaith dialogue & tolerance, with member groups in 25 countries, from faith traditions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Shinto & Zoroastrianism.
With member organizations, regional co-coordinators, and national chapters around the world, IARF is well placed to obtain local perspectives on religious freedom concerns and issues.

purpose of the IARF is to work for freedom of religion and belief because it is a precious human right that potentially enables the best within our religious lives, or our search for truth or enlightenment, to flourish.

“It requires work on three aspects, any of which may constitute the core objective for the IARF membership in a country or region:

Freedom from oppressive interference or discrimination by the state, government or society’s institutions on the grounds of religion or belief;

Mutual understanding, respect and the promotion of harmony, or at least “tolerance”, between communities or individuals of different religions or beliefs;

An essential accountability by religious communities to ensure that their own practices uphold the fundamental dignity and human rights of their members and others.

“Thus, IARF works with and for:
Groups from different religious traditions or beliefs
(normally those which share its values);

Communities suffering from religious persecution or discrimination”.