Founded in 1946 by Dr. Jean NUSSBAUM assisted by Mrs. Eleanor ROOSEVELT, the first President of Honorary Committee of the AIDLR.
A Non-governmental organization with participatory status to the United Nations (UN), ECOSOC Committee in New York and Geneva, in the Council of Europe (CoE) in Strasbourg and to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Warsaw.

United Nations Written Statement A/HRC/27/NGO/26

United Nations And International Community To Act Immediately and Decisively By Coordinated Response To Provide Protection Due To Persecution of Christians And Other Minorities In Iraq And Syria By Islamic State.

AIDLR and UN meeting in Geneva

In June 2014, Geneva hosted two significant side-events, “Worldwide Human Rights and Religious Liberty: a New Equilibrium or New Challenges,” […]

United Nations Written Statement

Statement Introduced by International Association for the Defense of Religious Liberty (IADRL) by Liviu Olteanu, Secretary General at United Nations Office Geneva, on 27 November 2013

Interview to Dr Heiner Bielefeldt, «Challenges for religious liberty and security»

In this engaging interview, Dr. Heiner Bielefeldt, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, discusses the contemporary challenges faced by religious freedoms worldwide. He explores the tensions between security and freedom of belief, while underscoring the importance of protecting fundamental rights in a constantly evolving world. Discover his enlightening perspectives on how societies can navigate these complex issues and ensure a future where religious diversity is not only respected but celebrated.