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The first resource of its kind, International Religious Freedom Advocacy equips activists and policymakers with an intimate knowledge of the governmental institutions, NGOs, and laws that work to safeguard religious liberties across the world. Beginning with an overview of the international legal protections, these advocacy veterans explain the intricacies of and resources available within the United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe, Organization of American States, African Union, and more. They conclude with in-depth case studies of Turkmenistan and Vietnam and a host of additional helpful information.

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This work of practical scholarship for policymakers and advocates is certain to become a standard in the field and classroom. --Madeline Albright, Former U.S. Secretary of State An indispensable resource for anyone interested in international religious freedom: scholars, activists, journalists, policymakers, and concerned citizens. --Thomas F. Farr, Senior Fellow, Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and Former Director, U.S. State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom Here are the essential documents and information for effectively defending religious freedom. Colleagues around the world, get this book. --John Graz, Secretary General, International Religious Liberty Association There is no better book at explaining the intricate web of international laws and institutions involved in safeguarding religious freedom. --Paul R. Williams, Rebecca Grazier Professor of Law and International Relations, American University

This work of practical scholarship for policymakers and advocates is certain to become a standard in the field and classroom. --Madeline Albright, Former U.S. Secretary of State An indispensable resource for anyone interested in international religious freedom: scholars, activists, journalists, policymakers, and concerned citizens. --Thomas F. Farr, Senior Fellow, Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and Former Director, U.S. State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom Here are the essential documents and information for effectively defending religious freedom. Colleagues around the world, get this book. --John Graz, Secretary General, International Religious Liberty Association There is no better book at explaining the intricate web of international laws and institutions involved in safeguarding religious freedom. --Paul R. Williams, Rebecca Grazier Professor of Law and International Relations, American University

""This work of practical scholarship for policymakers and advocates is certain to become a standard in the field and classroom."" --Madeline Albright, Former U.S. Secretary of State ""An indispensable resource for anyone interested in international religious freedom: scholars, activists, journalists, policymakers, and concerned citizens."" --Thomas F. Farr, Senior Fellow, Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and Former Director, U.S. State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom ""Here are the essential documents and information for effectively defending religious freedom. Colleagues around the world, get this book."" --John Graz, Secretary General, International Religious Liberty Association ""There is no better book at explaining the intricate web of international laws and institutions involved in safeguarding religious freedom."" --Paul R. Williams, Rebecca Grazier Professor of Law and International Relations, American University

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H. Knox Thames is Director of Policy and Research at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Previously he was Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State, serving as the lead officer for religious freedom issues at the United Nations. In 2007 he received the International Religious Freedom Award from the International Religious Liberty Association. Chris Seiple is President of the Institute for Global Engagement and the founder of the Council on Faith & International Affairs. Amy Rowe served as Director of Country Programs at the Institute for Global Engagement until September 2007, where she helped convene the Institute's international dialogues on religion, security, and rule of law in Europe and Asia.

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