Structure

Since 2025, IPPFoRB has been hosted by Stefanusalliansen, a Norwegian mission and human rights organization based in Oslo. This partnership strengthens IPPFoRB’s global advocacy for freedom of religion or belief by providing strategic support, administrative capacity, and fundraising expertise, ensuring the network remains a vital platform for parliamentarians committed to defending this fundamental right worldwide.

Steering Group Members

Abid Raja
Abid Raja
Chair of Ippforb Steering Group
Nqabayomzi Kwankwa
Nqabayomzi Kwankwa
Vice Chair Ippforb Steering Group
Yb Kasthuriraani Patto
Yb Kasthuriraani Patto
Sanela Skrijelj
Sanela Skrijelj
Paulina Núñez Urrita
Paulina Núñez Urrita

Foundraising committee

The Fundraising Committee is an elected, independent panel of experts that provides strategic guidance to IPPFoRB on funding opportunities and financial best practices. Its role is to advise on sustainable approaches to resource mobilization that support the fulfillment of our mission and activities.

Contact us to learn more about the committee’s work or how to get involved.

IPPFoRB Secretariat

Fernanda San Martin
Fernanda San Martin Carrasco
Director
Lola Navarro
Lola Navarro
Senior Communications and Advocacy Advisor
Anna Måge
Anna K. Måge Areklett
Program Coordinator

Partners

Collaborating with others is key to advancing the right to freedom of religion or belief for everyone, everywhere. IPPFoRB collaborates and cooperates with international organizations and civil society actors at the regional and national level. In doing so, we work with entities that are committed to our values of diversity, equality and non-discrimination and solidarity.  

If you are interested in partnering with us, please write to us at contact@ippforb.com  

Ambassadors

IPPFoRB Ambassadors are trusted regional advisors who play a key role in strengthening our local engagement. Based in our focus regions, they help connect IPPFoRB with parliamentarians, civil society organizations, and religious leaders. Ambassadors facilitate collaboration, foster value alignment, and support strategic partnerships.

Contact us for more information about our Ambassadors and their regional impact.

Sponsors

The funding we receive is vital for us to continue our efforts to support parliamentarians around the world in advancing the right to freedom of religion or belief for everyone, everywhere. Your support will help us provide parliamentarians with tailored capacity-building activities, support with advocacy and research and platforms to connect. It will also enable us to support various initiatives carried out by our regional networks.

If you are interested in supporting our work financially, please write to us at contact@ippforb.com