Call for Papers for IJRF: Special Issue Religious Freedom in Africa
Africa is a continent abundant in diverse beliefs, often deeply and inseparably intertwined with religious and cultural identities and practices. The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights unequivocally guarantees the "freedom of conscience, the profession and free practice of religion" (Article 8). Similarly, many national human rights documents across Africa endorse religious freedom. However, the reality for many individuals and communities is quite different. Across the continent, a confluence of pervasive influences significantly impacts rights and freedoms, including religious freedom. Such factors include colonialization, racial and ethno- religious tensions, incessant internal and regional armed conflicts, religious extremism, theocratic and dictatorial political regimes, and endemic corruption and impunity.
In light of these challenges, concerted efforts are needed to ensure that religious freedom becomes a tangible reality for all across Africa. With this in mind, the International Institute for Religious Freedom: Africa (Cape Town), in collaboration with the International Journal for Religious Freedom (IJRF), is proud to announce an interdisciplinary call for papers for a special themed volume with scholarly contributions to insights on religious freedom and/or religious persecution in Africa.
This themed issue is scheduled for publication in mid-2025, and authors are encouraged to declare their intention to contribute on or before 1 November 2024. Contributions should reach the guest editors, Prof. Shaun de Freitas or Prof. Helena van Coller, by the submission deadline of 31 January 2025. Contributions, expressions of interest to contribute, or related inquiries can be sent to DeFreitas@ufs.ac.za or h.vancoller@ru.ac.za. Contributions are limited to 6000 words in English, and attention must be paid to language proficiency. General instructions for authors can be found at the following link: https://ijrf.org/index.php/home/information/authors.
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The International Journal for Religious Freedom (IJRF) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by 