Thematic Working Groups

The RLP’s Thematic Working Groups or Task Groups bring together Members who are working on the same or similar issues to collaborate on achieving a shared objective or a shared project.

Task Group on Apostacy Laws and Anti-Conversion Laws

Working towards changes to policy and laws that limit freedom of speech, religious expression, or change of religion especially where blasphemy is cited as the reason.

Task Group on Refugees and Religious Freedom

Identifying issues at the intersection of forced displacement and religious freedom, identifying challenges faced by displaced faith communities and working towards ensuring their protection under international human rights laws and mechanisms.

Task Group on Religious Freedom and Gender

To inform and inspire the church to bring change where there is gendered religious persecution.

Task Group on Leader Training

Promoting training of leaders - particularly those serving communities that are under pressure for their faith all over the world, identifying gaps in availability of training resources and addressing such needs.

Synergy Initiative Groups

The RLP’s Synergy Initiatives or Special Interest Groups are a concept introduced in 2022, to bring together Members working on similar issues and agree on broad objectives  to share knowledge and work towards a shared goal.  

Africa Interest Group

The first Special Interest Group to be formed within the RLP, the group focusses on challenges to religious freedom in the African Continent, sharing information, raising awareness, advocacy, assistance and raising prayer.

Research Interest Group

The Group shares a common interest and passion for research relating to issues of freedom of religion or belief.

Media and Religious Freedom Interest Group

Explores the challenges of publishing stories of religiously motivated violence on secular media.

Voices for Justice

Voices for Justice is a collaborative movement seeking justice for those targeted for their faith.

Inaugurated in August 2025 with a worldwide advocacy and prayer campaign marking the International Day Commemorating Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. #Voices4JusticeFollow on Facebook for more information and updates: Voices4JusticeRLP