Using participatory methods to explore freedom of religion and belief : whose reality counts EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC BY NC ND licence. Examining countries where religious pluralism is in decline including Iraq India Pakistan and Nigeria this book brings together reflections knowledge and learning about the daily experiences of religious minorities. It also showcases the participatory methodologies implemented by its international team of contributors and the analysis highlights the importance of using non extractive methods for engaging with participants. Including a careful consideration of the ethics and limitations of participatory research with persecuted groups the book reflects on the implications for people’s agency when research creates space for them to reflect on their realities in a group setting and uses methods which put their own experience and analysis at the centre of the process