IRF Summit Young Leaders Track
Launching a global movement of young leaders to stand for religious freedom for everyone, everywhere, all the time.
Join the national IRF Summit that will take place from July 13-15 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. as well as virtually. Advocates from across the United States and around the world will gather here and virtually to work together to support International Religious Freedom (IRF).
Young leaders can help create societal change and a global movement to defend and promote international religious freedom. The Summit will equip them with the knowledge, advocacy skills, and professional connections to make a difference on the frontlines of human rights advocacy. This premiere leadership program includes opportunities to:
- Receive training on human rights advocacy firsthand from experienced advocates, government officials, and survivors of religious persecution.
- Develop advocacy projects that young leaders can implement in their own hometowns, schools, and communities.
- Connect with other passionate young leaders from around the world.
Young leaders from ages 16 – 30 are invited to apply to join us virtually or for a limited number of in-person spots. Participants will be assigned to one of the high school, college, or young professional cohorts. Apply today for our virtual or in-person tracks to make a difference for international religious freedom!
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Details:
Pre-Summit Interactive Online Training Sessions
- June 23rd, 7-8:30 PM, EST
- June 30th, 7-8:30 PM, EST
- July 7th, 7-8:30 PM, EST
International Religious Freedom Summit
- July 13-15
Young Leaders Track Events
Pre-Summit Interactive Online Events
Standing United: How to Form Diverse Coalitions of Young Leaders for IRF
IRF Summit - Launching Young Leaders Network
Young leaders will join in the Summit’s general track events featuring high-level IRF government officials, faith leaders, and survivors of religious persecution and participate in programing tailored for them, including:
- The Launching Young Leaders Network Side Event: Young Leaders will apply their IRF knowledge and advocacy training to brainstorm and develop plans for projects, such as standing with international prisoners of conscience, that they can implement in their communities.
- Congressional Advocacy Day: Young leaders will be given the opportunity to meet with Members of Congress and/or staff on Capitol Hill to advocate in support of IRF.
- Professional development opportunities: Young leaders will be given opportunities to personally connect with experienced advocates in the field and participate in networking events.
Application and Scholarships
Registration is Now Closed
Ready to learn how you can be an effective advocate for international religious freedom and human rights in your community? Register at the button below!
We still have plenty of in-person spots at the summit for interested young leaders! So apply below today! Please email us any questions at youngleaders@forb.network.
Registration Costs:
Basic In-Person Package Registration: $99 (Does not include travel, food, or hotel expenses)
Virtual Registration: Free
REGISTER (Closed)Pre-Summit Activities & Resources
Provided below are several helpful resources and campaigns from our convening partners that we encourage you to explore as you prepare for the summit! Learn more about religious freedom and the many ways you can get involved.
Learn about religious freedom in the “Live What you Believe” course, get step-by-step advocacy training, raise your voice in the “Sing for Freedom” activities, and use your creative side in a religious freedom film competition.
Young Leader Track Partners
