The International Association for the Defense of Religious Liberty (AIDLR), supported by the Inter-European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has launched a fully redesigned website at www.aidlr.org to mark its 80th anniversary.
Founded in 1946, as a non-governmental organisation with consultative status at the United Nations, the AIDLR works at the intersection of law, diplomacy, and civil society to uphold freedom of thought, conscience, and religion worldwide.
To commemorate eight decades of advocacy, the organisation premiered a special documentary film at its international conference in Toledo, tracing its history and global impact. The film is now available to watch on the new website.
The redesigned platform offers easier access to the AIDLR's extensive resources, including the academic journal Conscience and Liberty; legal and diplomatic reports from engagements with the UN, the European Union, and the Council of Europe; and also updates on active field programmes. The site is fully optimised for mobile devices and features improved tools for collaboration with international partners.
"This new website is more than a digital renewal — it is a reaffirmation of our commitment to religious freedom as a cornerstone of human dignity," said Paulo Macedo, Secretary-General of the AIDLR. "The anniversary documentary is a heartfelt homage to all our honorary members and former Secretary-Generals, whose vision and dedication have shaped this organisation over eight decades. We are grateful to Hope Media Europe for their invaluable contribution to the production of the film, and we extend a special word of thanks to John Graz, former Secretary-General of IRLA and director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty at the General Conference, who brought both grace and voice to this tribute. Together, we celebrate not only our past, but the enduring relevance of our mission."
Visitors are invited to explore the new website and watch the anniversary documentary at www.aidlr.org.
