Meet Our Team
Wisdom K. Peter
Director
Simon Ssenyonga
Director
Evelyne Naikoba
Head Of Communications
Lynn Edinance
Head Of Secretariat
Open Petition Against the Proposed National Religious & Faith Organisations (RFOs) Policy, 2023.
Freedom of religion is the right to choose what religion to follow and to worship without undue interference. This fundamental right is guaranteed by article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief. Freedom of religion or belief has many dimensions and intersects with other human rights, such as the right to freedom of expression or the right to life..
Explore our global Initiatives below
On October 4, 2024, ICRAD participated in a crucial webinar hosted by the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable, centered on Uganda’s proposed Religious and Faith Organisations (RFO) Policy of 2023. This event marked a significant milestone in our ongoing advocacy for religious freedom.
View WebinarScott Morgan, a renowned advocate for religious freedom, published an insightful article titled "Uganda vs. Religious Liberty: An Interview with Scott Morgan" in Bitter Winter. (Link here) Morgan’s analysis of the proposed RFO policy and the broader context of religious persecution in Uganda brings critical attention to our cause, increasing international scrutiny of the Ugandan government’s actions.
View ArticleICRAD’s letter addressing the Ugandan government’s proposed RFO policy was published on the IRF Roundtable’s official website. This letter articulates our concerns regarding the policy’s implications for religious freedom and its contradiction of international legal obligations (Link) The publication increases awareness of the challenges facing Ugandan religious communities and galvanizes support from international religious freedom advocates.
View LetterThe core of our contribution centers around five global engagement programs below
Utilizing research and data to inform our advocacy efforts and policy recommendations.
Conducting thorough research to underpin our advocacy and to contribute to the broader understanding of religious freedom issues
Partnering with other like-minded organisations, entities and individuals towards the promotion, protection and upholding of religious freedoms
Providing legal support and representation in cases that have significant implications for religious freedom
Working directly with communities to strengthen their capacity to advocate for their freedom of religion and other associate rights
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Discussing the issues at the intersection of Faith, State, and Politics.
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Should the State Regulate Religion?
Regulating churches could backfire - govt warned
Church leaders petition Museveni to stop ‘oppressive’ regulatory policy
Religious leaders protest against proposed policy to regulate churches.
Founded in 2010, The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable is a proven platform for bringing people together - across deep political and theological differences - and building mutual understanding, respect, trust, and reliance among citizens, communities, and governments.
Contends for the truth in law, policy, and the public square, and equip our alliance to do the same.
FOR SA is a non-profit, legal advocacy organisation dedicated to upholding the rights to religious freedom conferred by the South African Constitution, including parental rights and the autonomy of religious organisations to determine their own doctrines and regulate their own internal affairs free from interference by the State or anyone else.
