Association internationale pour la défense de la liberté religieuse

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Overview

Since 20 September 2021 self-declared 'non-commercial organisations' are no longer required to provide a lobby budget. See above timeline for this registrant's historical lobby budget.

Lobbying Costs

None declared

Financial year: Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)

2 Fte (3)

Lobbyists with EP accreditation

1

High-level Commission meetings

0

Lobbying Costs over the years

  • Info

    Association internationale pour la défense de la liberté religieuse   (AIDLR)

    EU Transparency Register

    68270708350-60 First registered on 02 Apr 2012

    Goals / Remit

    Trace and explain the causes, consequences, historical examples and advantages of systematically applied and protected religious freedom.

    Monitor contemporary developments, trends and incidents in the field of human rights, and initiate or participate in appropriate dialogues and actions for the promotion and protection of human rights in general, and freedom of conscience, religion and belief in particular.

    To seek and disseminate accurate, objective and comprehensive information on the current situation of freedom of conscience, religion and belief around the world.

    Raise awareness on issues related to freedom of religion and belief.

    To be an advocacy tool. To cooperate with experts to provide political, civil and religious authorities with information concerning the principles of freedom of religion and belief, in order to promote their correct application.

    Main EU files targeted

    *Fundamental rights
    *EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB)
    *EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders
    *EU Action Plan on Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
    *EP Intergroup Freedom of religion and religious tolerance.
    *EU Anti-Discrimination Directive
    *Framework for the Protection of Human Rights and Democracy Abroad
    *Resolutions Against the Persecution of Religious Minorities
    *Educational and Integration Programs

    Address

    Head Office
    Schosshaldenstrasse, 17
    Berne 3006
    SWITZERLAND
    EU Office
    Rue Royale 153º Floor
    Bruselas 1000
    BELGIUM

    Website

  • People

    Total lobbyists declared

    3

    Employment timeLobbyists
    100%1
    50%2

    Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)

    2

    Lobbyists with EP accreditation

    All Lobbyists with EP accreditation over time

    1 accreditations were / are live (in bold) for the selected state of 15 Jan 2025

    Name Start date End Date
    Maria Mercedes FERNANDEZ DE LA CALLE 14 Jun 2024 13 Jun 2025
    Maria Mercedes FERNANDEZ DE LA CALLE 20 Feb 2024 16 Jun 2024
    Paulo Sergio FONSECA SANTOS PINTO MACEDO 28 Apr 2023 27 Apr 2024
    Maria Mercedes FERNANDEZ DE LA CALLE 14 Dec 2022 14 Dec 2023
    Paulo Sergio FONSECA SANTOS PINTO MACEDO 15 Mar 2022 15 Mar 2023
    Mr Liviu Romel OLTEANU 18 Sep 2019 18 Sep 2020
    Maria Mercedes FERNANDEZ DE LA CALLE 14 Sep 2019 01 Oct 2020
    Mr Liviu Romel OLTEANU 17 May 2018 17 May 2019
    Maria Mercedes FERNANDEZ DE LA CALLE 14 Apr 2018 13 Apr 2019
    Maria Mercedes FERNANDEZ DE LA CALLE 17 May 2017 14 Apr 2018
    Mr Liviu Romel OLTEANU 05 May 2017 01 May 2018
    Mr Liviu Romel OLTEANU 05 Feb 2016 03 Feb 2017
    Mr Liviu Romel OLTEANU 28 Feb 2015 05 Feb 2016
    Ms Laurence NAGY 28 Feb 2015 25 Feb 2016
    Mr Liviu Romel OLTEANU 14 Jan 2014 10 Jan 2015
    Mr Liviu Olteanu 27 Apr 2012 17 Jun 2013

    Complementary Information

    None declared

    Person in charge of EU relations

    Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR

    Person with legal responsibility

    Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR

  • Categories

    Category

    Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar

  • Networking

    Affiliation

    Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) of the Council of Europe https://coe-ngo.org/#/ingos (CINGO)
    European Platform against Religious Intolerance and Discrimination (EPRID) https://www.eprid.eu/members/
    Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CONGO)

    Member organisations

    Members of the Honorary Comittee and Council of Experts.
    https://aidlr.org/honorary.php
    https://aidlr.org/experts.php
    https://coscienzaeliberta.it/
    www.aidlr.org.pt


    Allemagne - Internationale Vereinigung zur Verteidigung und Förderung(980),
    Autriche - Internationale Vereinigung zur Verteidigung und Förderung(850),
    Section nationale bulgare de l'AIDLR(300),
    Espagne - Association Intern. para la Defensa de la Libert. Religiosa(750),
    Section nationale française de l'AIDLR(990),
    Association ghanéenne pour la défense de la lib. religieuse(50),
    Italie - Associazione internazionale per la difesa della libert. relig(950),
    Portugal - Associaçao Intern. pera a defesa da Liber. Religiosa(840)
    Roumanie - Association nationale pour la défense de la lib. rel.(980)
    Section nationale suisse pour la défense de la lib. rel.(820),
    Section nationale tchèque pour la défense de la lib. rel(910)

  • Financial Data

    Interests represented

    Does not represent commercial interests

    Closed financial year

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

    Lobbying costs for closed financial year

    Since 20 September 2021 self-declared 'non-commercial organisations' are no longer required to provide a lobby budget. See above timeline for this registrant's historical lobby budget.

    Total organisational budget in closed year

    171,691€

    Major funding types in closed year

    Donations, Other

    Funding types "other" information

    Our main donor is the Inter-Europäische Division der Generalkonferenz

    Major contributions in closed year

    TypeNameAmount
    Contribution Inter-Europäische Division der Generalkonferenz 147,251€

    Other financial info

    None declared

  • EU Structures

    Groups (European Commission)

    None declared

    Groups (European Parliament)

    Anti-racism and diversity,Christians in the Middle East,Traditional minorities, national communities and languages,Freedom of religion and religious tolerance

    Communication activities

    2023 - Publication of the magazine Conscience and Liberty titled "Religion & Freedom of Expression" which includes an interview to Mr. Peter van Dalen, (Former MEP EPP, Co-chair EP Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Religious Tolerance)
    2023 - International Conference "Religion and Freedom of Expression" in Lisbon, Portugal with the participation of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Portugal, the UN Special Rapporteur on FoRB, representatives of the European Plattform agains religious discrimination (EPRID), among others.
    2022 - Organisation of the International Conference on "Religions, Human Solidarity and Global Peace: Building a Better Future" held at the University of Law in Rehovot and Jerusalem. Academics, politicians and religious leaders were invited to discuss how to address the tragic reality of human suffering, division and violence and what are the ways to foster peaceful coexistence and constructive relations.
    2022- Publication of the magazine Conscience and Liberty “Religious freedom: A permanent commitment to humanity”
    2020 - Communication exchanges of the SG with the President of the European Commission H.E. Ursula van der Leyen, and Koen Doens Director General of European Commision President; on it could be seen at: devco.b.1 (2020) 3730419 debating on EU religious freedom mandate, and EU reaction proposals to face covid-19;
    2020 - "Dignity, Rights and Justice" debating some EU priorities: Building Bridges, Fostering Inclusivity and Countering Hate Speech To Enhance the Protection of Religious Minorities, Refugees and Minorities", with articles of experts on human rights and religious freedom such as Rik Torfs, Judge Harald Muller, Ambassador Aziza Baroud of Chad at the EU, and EU activists:Elisabeta Kitanovic
    2020, Publishing the book "Diplomacy & Education For Religious Freedom A Priority For Public Policy" with article of EU Special Envoy Jan Figel.
    2020 Meetings with H.E. Jan Figel, EU Special Envoy on FoRB, Brussels, by zoom because of covid-19
    2018/2019, Lobbying for the EU in the AIDLR book "Religious Freedom's Influence on Peace and Security"(2019), edited by SG Dr Liviu Olteanu, containing articles of: EU Ambassador at the UN Bela Szombaty: The EU is Determined to Promote Freedom of Religion and Belief in its External Relations; Jan Figel Special Envoy on FoRB: "The Basis for Success for Any Policyy or Actions Globally" and MEP Hannu Takula' Assistent Harry Kuhalampi: A Personal Sense of Peace, Hope and Freedom is at the Core of Human Spirituality;
    2019 II Global Summit on Religion Peace and Security held in the UN of Geneva co-organized by the AIDLR and the UN Office for the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect.
    -2018 Seminar on “Challenges for Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Conscience in Europe and Security” organized by the AIDLR and co-hosted by Hannu TAKULA MEP (ALDE) and Csaba SOGOR MEP (EPP).
    -2016 Contribution to the European Commission - Your Voice in Europe -Consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights.
    -2016 Contribution to the European Commission – Your Voice in Europe - Public Consultation on a proposal for a mandatory Transparency Register.
    -2016 I Global Summit on Religion Peace and Security held in the UN of Geneva co-organized by the AIDLR and the UN Office for the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect and the Embassy of Spain.
    2015 Publication of the book “Agents and Ambassadors for Peace - Protecting Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Expression against Violence in the Name of Religion”.
    2015 Side-event on “Religion, Security and Human Rights”- at the European Parliament in Brussels, celebrating Human Rights Day.

    Other activities

    Lobby and contacts with MEP, churches and other civil organizations on religious liberty in favor of Freedom of religion or belief for all the people,- FORB Guidelines.

  • Meetings

    Meetings

    None declared

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