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THE IRF ROUndtable Network reaches far across the globe.

Washington, D.C.

Weekly Roundtables

  • Civil Society

    1st Tuesday

  • Working Groups

    2nd Tuesday

  • Global Network

    3rd Tuesday

  • U.S. Government

    4th Tuesday

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Guideline #1: 

Everyone shall follow the Chatham House Rules. NO video or audio taping is allowed.

When a meeting, or thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.

Guideline #2: 

The IRF Roundtable has always been a safe space where survivors of persecution and representatives of all faiths and none can pull together and stand up for each other's freedom of thought, conscience, and religion on the basis of mutual respect, trust, and reliance. Everyone shall follow the Golden Rule and respect the right of each individual participant to speak at the Roundtable, design, and launch advocacy initiatives, and self-select into multi-faith coalitions of the willing. Participants may not start arguments, speak ill of, or in any way target or attack any individual participant or group at the Roundtable.

Guideline #3

This is a civil society-led and run Roundtable. Since one of our purposes is to bring civil society and governments together for information sharing and coordination, we always invite government officials to our meetings and welcome their updates and participation. We need civil society and governments working together to solve these problems. However, government participation in these meetings does NOT mean they endorse the multi-faith presentations at the meetings and/or the multi-faith initiatives that are launched by civil society participants.

Join the Roundtable

Welcome to the IRF Roundtable entry form! We’re excited to welcome passionate individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing religious freedom for all.

Before completing the form, please review our community guidelines to foster a respectful and collaborative environment. Your commitment to upholding these standards ensures a vibrant, inclusive community where ideas flourish and connections thrive. We look forward to hearing from you and engaging with you in meaningful dialogue.

Frequently asked questions

  • The IRF Roundtable convenes civil society, individual advocates, and government officials from all faiths and none - globally.

  • The IRF Roundtable meets virtually on Zoom with hybrid meetings quarterly, taking place on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

  • Upon your entry to the Roundtable, you will be added to our email list. In our weekly emails, you can RSVP to the roundtable and request an agenda item.

  • Participants of the roundtable are kindly requested to refrain from engaging in debates during our meetings. The roundtable operates on an "opt-in" basis, where individuals have the choice to participate in advocacy efforts they align with. This approach safeguards the collaborative essence of our gatherings, ensuring that everyone feels empowered to share their perspectives without the threat of conflict. By fostering an environment where differing opinions are respected and participants are free to choose their level of involvement, we promote inclusivity and constructive dialogue that advances our collective goals.

  • We encourage you to check out all of the Working Groups and fill out the form on that page to get started. Each working group is self-led by its co-chairs and meets on their own schedules.

  • The IRF Roundtable is characterized by its participant-led approach, empowering individuals to shape the direction and discussions of the meetings. Through this model, attendees actively contribute their expertise, insights, and perspectives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and solutions. This participant-led ethos ensures that the roundtable remains responsive to the diverse needs and priorities of its participants, driving collaborative multi-faith action and collective impact in advancing religious freedom worldwide.

    The IRF Secretariat convenes the IRF Roundtable, which is co-chaired by Greg Mitchell and Nadine Maenza.

    Leading the operational aspects is Kaylee Fisher, who serves as the Global Operations Director and is responsible for overseeing all communications and logistical functions related to the IRF Roundtable.