The Numbers of Religious Freedom

Dr. Brian Grim is an expert on global religion and religious freedom, who presents his research to high-level governmental and nongovernmental groups throughout the world. In this speech, he presents his findings to the public. Sectarian violence occurs in 1 in 7 countries worldwide. In more than a third of countries worldwide, religion related terrorism is active. The statistics are concerning. And today, there is rising tide of government restrictions on religion, which is associated with an increase in social hostility and even sectarian violence.

ABOUT TAVAANA

Tavaana: E-Learning Institute for Iranian Civil Society is Iran’s pioneer e-learning institute. Tavaana – meaning ‘empowered’ and ‘capable’ in Persian – was launched on May 17, 2010 with a mission to support active citizenship and civic leadership in Iran through a multi-platform civic education and civil society capacity building program. Tavaana holds a vision for a free and open Iranian society, one in which each and every Iranian enjoys equality, justice and the full spectrum of civil and political liberties.

ABOUT THE TOLERANCE PROJECT

The Tolerance Project aims to inspire conscience, pluralism, religious freedom, and celebration of difference. Using an array of educational materials in Arabic, Persian, and English, The Tolerance Project emphasizes the capacity of each and every individual to counter hate, and imparts the benefits of living in tolerant, open societies. The Tolerance Project educates to prevent persecution and genocide, cultivating the basis for vibrant and stable societies in the broader Middle East.