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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - European Union and International Affairs Office

Acronym: Latter-day Saints EU

General Information

Identification Code: 555450011891-58
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Entity Form: Non-profit Organization
Registration Category: Organisations representing churches and religious communities
Registration Date: 9/18/2013
Last Update: 2/6/2024
EP Accredited Number: 2

Mission & Interests

Goals: The operations and initiatives of the Brussels office will fall within the following range of activities: 1. Explore opportunities and challenges related to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), humanitarian assistance, volunteerism and youths; 2. Contribute to EU policy in the Church’s fields of interest; 3. Expand, deepen and promote knowledge and expertise on FoRB in Europe; 4. Foster dialogue among opinion leaders, religious leaders, academics and officials engaged in FoRB issues at multi-national organizations and in their home countries.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Borders and security
  • Business and industry
  • Climate action
  • Communication
  • Consumers
  • Culture
  • Culture and media
  • Customs
  • Digital economy and society
  • Economy, finance and the euro
  • Education and training
  • Employment and social affairs
  • Enlargement
  • Environment
  • External relations
  • Foreign affairs and security policy
  • Humanitarian aid and civil protection
  • Institutional affairs
  • International co-operation and development
  • Justice and fundamental rights
  • Migration and asylum
  • Public health
  • Regional policy
  • Research and innovation
  • Single market
  • Sport
  • Taxation
  • Trade
  • Trans-European Networks
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • global
  • sub-national
  • national
  • european

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: - Special Envoy on the promotion of Freedom of religion or belief outside the EU; - Future of Europe; - General Data Protection Regulation; - Dialogue Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU and sponsored activities; - Education and Cultural Heritage; - Audiovisual Media Services Directive; - Refugees and migration; - Humanitarian Aid - Intolerance and persecution against religious minorities in third countries; - Implementation of the EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief; - Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2020-2024.
Communication Activities: For details of all old and recent events, please visit: www.facebook.com/CHURCHinEU 2023 - Lisbon Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief - Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75 Webinar series - Roundtables, webinars and conference celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Eu Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief 2021 - Fortifying Families Webinar Series - Faith and Society Webinar Series - Ahead of the 2021 Italy G20 Summit 2020 - Fortifying Families Webinar Series - Covid-19, Religion and Belief: Webinar series (14 episodes) - Call for the appointment of a Special Envoy for the promotion of Freedom of religion or belief outside the EU 2019 - Interfaith: Rome Temple open house - Social media campaign on Freedom of religion or belief - Social media campaign for International Day of Families - Live! Interviews on Article 17 TFEU - Statement on European Parliament elections - Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2020-2024 - Call for the appointment of a Special Envoy for the promotion of Freedom of religion or belief outside the EU
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Freedom of religion and religious tolerance

Head Office

Address: Avenue Georges Henri, 400
Post Code: 1200
City: Bruxelles
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office

Address: Avenue des Arts 19
Post Code: 1210
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data

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Complementary Information: The office budget and operating costs are financed by the Association Belge de l'Eglise de Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours ASBL. The total budget covers the salary paid to the full-time staff, operating costs (rent, utilities, office supplies, etc.), public relations, and the activities under the scope if this registration.

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 2
Members75 Percent: 3
Members: 6
Members F T E: 4.25
Info Members: As of 6/02/2024, the Brussels office is staffed with a Director (full time salaried employee), two unpaid volunteers, and three unpaid interns.

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Our office represents The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the European Union institutions. The administration of the Church is facilitated by geographic areas. Areas are overseen by an area president and two counselors, who are usually members of the Quorums of the Seventy. Under the direction of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, area presidencies provide spiritual and administrative direction to the leaders and members of the Church in their areas. As of February 2024, there are 23 areas.
Organisation Members: The EU Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a member of/affiliated with: - European Platform on Religious Intolerance and Discrimination (EPRID), www.eprid.eu. - European Policy Centre, http://www.epc.eu/en/members