Association internationale pour la défense de la liberté religieuse
Acronym: AIDLR
General Information
Identification Code: 68270708350-60
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Entity Form: Organisation non gouvernementale
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 4/2/2012
Last Update: 2/29/2024
EP Accredited Number: 1
Mission & Interests
Goals: Retracer et expliquer les causes, les conséquences, les exemples historiques et les avantages de la liberté religieuse systématiquement appliquée et protégée.
Surveiller l’évolution contemporaine, les tendances et les incidents dans le domaine des droits de l’homme, et initier ou participer à des dialogues et à des actions appropriées en faveur de la promotion et de la protection des droits de l’homme en général, et de la liberté de conscience, de religion et de conviction en particulier.
Rechercher et diffuser des informations correctes, objectives et complètes concernant la situation actuelle de la liberté de conscience, de religion et de conviction dans le monde.
Créer une sensibilisation aux questions relatives à la liberté de religion et de conviction.
Coopérer avec des experts afin de fournir aux autorités politiques, civiles et religieuses des informations concernant les principes de la liberté de religion et de conviction en vue de favoriser leur correcte application (...)
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Education and training
- External relations
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- Institutional affairs
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Migration and asylum
Levels of Interest:
- european
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: *Fundamental rights
*EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB)
*EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders
*EU Action Plan on Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy (2020-2024)
Communication Activities: 2023 - Publication of the magazine Conscience and Liberty titled "Religion & Freedom of Expression" which includes an interview to Mr. Peter van Dalen, (Former MEP EPP, Co-chair EP Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Religious Tolerance)
2023 - International Conference "Religion and Freedom of Expression" in Lisbon, Portugal with the participation of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Portugal, the UN Special Rapporteur on FoRB, representatives of the European Plattform agains religious discrimination (EPRID), among others.
2022 - Organisation of the International Conference on "Religions, Human Solidarity and Global Peace: Building a Better Future" held at the University of Law in Rehovot and Jerusalem. Academics, politicians and religious leaders were invited to discuss how to address the tragic reality of human suffering, division and violence and what are the ways to foster peaceful coexistence and constructive relations.
2022- Publication of the magazine Conscience and Liberty “Religious freedom: A permanent commitment to humanity”
2020 - Communication exchanges of the SG with the President of the European Commission H.E. Ursula van der Leyen, and Koen Doens Director General of European Commision President; on it could be seen at: devco.b.1 (2020) 3730419 debating on EU religious freedom mandate, and EU reaction proposals to face covid-19;
2020 - "Dignity, Rights and Justice" debating some EU priorities: Building Bridges, Fostering Inclusivity and Countering Hate Speech To Enhance the Protection of Religious Minorities, Refugees and Minorities", with articles of experts on human rights and religious freedom such as Rik Torfs, Judge Harald Muller, Ambassador Aziza Baroud of Chad at the EU, and EU activists:Elisabeta Kitanovic
2020, Publishing the book "Diplomacy & Education For Religious Freedom A Priority For Public Policy" with article of EU Special Envoy Jan Figel.
2020 Meetings with H.E. Jan Figel, EU Special Envoy on FoRB, Brussels, by zoom because of covid-19
2018/2019, Lobbying for the EU in the AIDLR book "Religious Freedom's Influence on Peace and Security"(2019), edited by SG Dr Liviu Olteanu, containing articles of: EU Ambassador at the UN Bela Szombaty: The EU is Determined to Promote Freedom of Religion and Belief in its External Relations; Jan Figel Special Envoy on FoRB: "The Basis for Success for Any Policyy or Actions Globally" and MEP Hannu Takula' Assistent Harry Kuhalampi: A Personal Sense of Peace, Hope and Freedom is at the Core of Human Spirituality;
2019 II Global Summit on Religion Peace and Security held in the UN of Geneva co-organized by the AIDLR and the UN Office for the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect.
-2018 Seminar on “Challenges for Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Conscience in Europe and Security” organized by the AIDLR and co-hosted by Hannu TAKULA MEP (ALDE) and Csaba SOGOR MEP (EPP).
-2016 Contribution to the European Commission - Your Voice in Europe -Consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights.
-2016 Contribution to the European Commission – Your Voice in Europe - Public Consultation on a proposal for a mandatory Transparency Register.
-2016 I Global Summit on Religion Peace and Security held in the UN of Geneva co-organized by the AIDLR and the UN Office for the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect and the Embassy of Spain.
2015 Publication of the book “Agents and Ambassadors for Peace - Protecting Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Expression against Violence in the Name of Religion”.
2015 Side-event on “Religion, Security and Human Rights”- at the European Parliament in Brussels, celebrating Human Rights Day.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Freedom of religion and religious tolerance
Head Office
Address: Schosshaldenstrasse, 17
Post Code: 3006
City: Berne
Country: SWITZERLAND
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EU Office
Address: Schosshaldenstrasse, 17
Post Code: 3006
City: Berne
Country: SWITZERLAND
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 2
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 4
Members F T E: 3
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Allemagne - Internationale Vereinigung zur Verteidigung und Förderung(980),
Autriche - Internationale Vereinigung zur Verteidigung und Förderung(850),
Section nationale belge de l'AIDLR(512),
Section nationale bulgare de l'AIDLR(300),
Canada - AIDLR(770),
Espagne - Association Intern. para la Defensa de la Libert. Religiosa(750),
Section nationale française de l'AIDLR(990),
Association ghanéenne pour la défense de la lib. religieuse(50),
Italie - Associazione internazionale per la difesa della libert. relig(950),
Mozambique - Associaçao Intern. pera a defesa da Liber. Religiosa(20),
Portugal - Associaçao Intern. pera a defesa da Liber. Religiosa(840),
Roumanie - Association nationale pour la défense de la lib. rel.(980),
Section nationale suisse pour la défense de la lib. rel.(820),
Section nationale tchèque pour la défense de la lib. rel(910)
Organisation Members: Conference of INGO´s of the Council of Europe https://coe-ngo.org/#/ingos
European Platform against Religious Intolerance and Discrimination (EPRID) https://www.eprid.eu/members/