«Freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental right which is part of the foundation of the European Union. The persistent persecution of religious and ethnic minorities makes protecting and promoting this freedom inside and outside the EU all the more essential.»

H.E. Jean Claude Juncker President of the European Commission

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LISBON, 7-8 February 2023

International Conference on
«Religion & Freedom of Expression»


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Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Av. de Berna 45 A, 1067-001 Lisboa, Portugal


Interviews

"Religion and Freedom of Expression" was the theme of the Conference Conscience and Liberty 2023, organized by AIDLR - International Association for the Defense of Religious Liberty, an NGO with headquarters in Bern and official representation in Brussels, and hosted by the prestigious Portuguese institution Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.


Mr Adama Dieng is the President of the Honorary Committee of the AIDLR.


Mr Mario Brito is the current President of the AIDLR.


Mr Paulo Macedo is the current Secretary-General of the AIDLR.


Dr Ibrahim Salama is the Chief of the Human Rights Treaties Branch of UNOHCHR.


Prof Ghanea is the current UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.


Prof Dr Maoz is the Vice-President of the Honorary Committee of the AIDLR.


Dr Ganoune Diop is the Secretary-General of IRLA and SDA Church Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Director, he is also member of the AIDLR´s Honorary Committee.


Prof. Dr. Jónatas Machado is Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra and member of the Honorary Committee of the AIDLR.



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