January 2022
15The Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
department of the General Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists, established since
1901, represents and introduces the Church to
governments, public officials, and international
organizations endeavoring to maintain good
relationships with all people.
The Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
(PARL) promotes religious freedom
around the world and assists members
of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who are
discriminated against or persecuted
for practicing their beliefs.