Religious Freedom Public Policy (RFPP) Committee

The Religious Freedom Public Policy (RFPP) Committee is a dedicated group of people of faith that convenes virtually once a month to address the crucial issue of religious freedom. Our committee focuses on engaging in thoughtful discussions about religious freedom public policies and providing valuable advice for developing future bills.

The RFPP Committee recognizes the importance of protecting and promoting religious freedom as a cornerstone of society. We believe that every individual should have the right to practice their faith freely and without harm. By gathering experts and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, our committee aims to collaborate on initiatives that safeguard and advance religious freedom.

Committee Qualifications

Understanding or willingness to understand Religious Freedom: Committee members should have a strong understanding or willingness to understand religious freedom as a legal and human rights concept. They should be knowledgeable or willing to be knowledgeable about the frameworks that protect religious freedom.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Policy Development: It is important for committee members to be familiar with or willing to learn about the policy development process.
Communication and Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration skills are helpful for committee members to actively participate in discussions, share their perspectives, and contribute constructively to the committee’s work.
Ethical Conduct and Confidentiality: Committee members should adhere to high ethical standards.

Time Commitment

1-2 hours per month.

Current Committee Members

Abdul Rahim
Ali Akhtar
Dina Abdelhalim
Imam Asil Khan
Irvin Lynn Barrett
Nadia Wasi Iqbal
Sarah Gowayed
Shifa Ghizia Mohiuddin
Tina Partridge

Religious Freedom Public Policy Programs:

Brief and Balance

Nurturing Workplace Harmony through Inclusive Holiday Calendars

Belief & Balance is a program designed to inspire and guide corporations in adopting inclusive holiday calendars that honor the diverse religious traditions of their employees. The initiative recognizes the importance of providing flexibility for employees to observe their faith without compromising their professional commitments.

Holiday Harmony

Bridging First Responders and Faith Celebrations

Holiday Harmony is a project designed to enhance cultural awareness and foster a deeper connection between first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and the diverse communities they serve. This project aims to provide comprehensive information about the religious holidays celebrated by residents in their service area through a detailed calendar and engaging 1-minute videos. By promoting understanding and respect for various cultural observances, Holiday Harmony seeks to further the concepts of religious freedom, strengthen community relations, improve communication, and create a more inclusive response environment.