The Inter-Faith Initiative As we are all aware the situation which non-Odinists face within the Odinist Republic are less than ideal and represent an ongoing campaign of the oppression of several minorities. Within the 5% of the population of Nya Åland who are not Odinists I am certain that members of our respective faiths are all represented. Each day they are forced to live a significant portion of their lives in the shadows. Should they dare to escape from the shadows for even a moment they face fines and even prison sentences. I believe the time has come for our Faiths to come together on this issue, to explore avenues with which we may support our Faithful living under the oppressive rule of the Odinist Republic, and to do all that we can to help them as they face several daily struggles.
Recognizing the challenges which face individuals who are not Odinists I propose the establishment of the following two funds:
1. The Inter-Faith Legal Defense Fund: A fund which will be established to cover the legal costs (including bail and fines) of non-Odinists living in Nya Åland. The IFD will also partner with attorneys licensed to practice within the Odinist Republic to ensure that each person accused by the state receives the best defense possible.
2. Inter-Faith Dignity Fund: Following the release of those Faithful who are imprisoned, the Dignity Fund will be established to assist them in their lives post-release. This will include funds for housing, as well as assistance in finding employment. If no employment is available due to stigma for their faith, cooperation with friendly governments will be sought to offer them employment opportunities at foreign-based companies within the Odinist Republic or, failing that, embassies and consulates, pending there are no security concerns.
I invite my fellow faith leaders to join me at the Caelestis Curia, in Pyrettania, to discuss these proposals and to also explore additional ideas and programs to bring to non-Odinists a ray of hope and support. I would also encourage all of us to speak publicly in respect to those governments who turn a blind eye to the systemic oppression employed by the Odinist Republic against the several minorities who, apparently, represent a mortal threat to the majority Odinist Faith.
Lady Yuna
Grand Maester of the Rosari Faith
Most Humble of Islyna