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The Policy Institute for Religion and State (PIFRAS) is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political institution that uses policy
research, education, communication and field based relief programs to achieve its mission. PIFRAS is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PIFRAS raises funds for its work through
donations and grants.
PIFRAS Mission, Objectives and Activities
Mission:
“ To encourage a democratic basis for the interaction between religion and state by promoting an understanding of the role of democracy, human rights and religious freedom in creating sustainable societies "
Functions:
- To promote research, education and awareness building on issues relevant to human rights and religious freedom particularly in emerging
democracies.
- To pursue integrated approaches to the promotion of human rights and religious freedom through legislative reform, institution
building/strengthening and implementation of practical strategies based on internationally accepted norms and standards.
- To maintain a record of violations of religious rights particularly of ethnic and religious minorities and to offer this information base
for the study of relevant problems and their solutions.
- To study and evaluate issues related to human rights and religious freedoms flowing from current trends in globalization of economic
forces.
- To contribute to practical relief efforts aimed at addressing emergencies created by political conflicts that violate human rights and
religious freedoms.
- To raise funds for fulfilling the Objectives of PIFRAS by soliciting donations and grants and by implementing special campaigns.
- The above Objectives are implemented through the following Activities.
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