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Title: European Church of Scientology Engages in Global Religious Freedom Advocacy at IRF Summit 2025

Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2025 – The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit 2025 brought together a diverse coalition of religious leaders, human rights advocates, and policymakers to discuss global religious freedom challenges. Among the participants were the European Office of the Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights and other Scientology representatives, which actively engaged in discussions to build partnerships and advance religious liberty initiatives.The summit, co-chaired by former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback and Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, was described as "the largest religious freedom gathering in the world, ever." Over 90 organizations and representatives of more than 30 faith traditions participated, underscoring the growing urgency to combat religious persecution and restrictions worldwide.On February 5, the new USA Vice President delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the U.S. government's commitment to protecting religious freedoms domestically and internationally, something that every US Administration is pushing since decades. He addressed ongoing global challenges, including religious persecution and government overreach restricting faith-based activities.There were panel discussions and plenary sessions that examined religious persecution in Syria, Nigeria, Armenia and other countries. Experts and advocates highlighted the dire conditions many religious communities face, urging governments to take stronger action to prevent discrimination and violence against faith groups.Additionally, the Religious Freedom Institute, in collaboration with Pepperdine University and the IRF Summit, announced the upcoming IRF Summit Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on June 16, 2025. The reg...

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