The #Faith4Rights Toolkit from the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) offers a way for religious actors, policymakers and practitioners to explore the links between human rights and peacebuilding, serving as a practical guide for engaging in human rights promotion in a variety of environments. On December 16, USIP and OHCHR hosted a conversation about religious actors’ support for human rights promotion, the #Faith4Rights Toolkit, and how the intersection of religion and human rights can help inform sustainable peace.
SpeakersPalwasha Kakar, opening remarks Acting Director, Religion and Inclusive Societies, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ibrahim Salama, opening remarks Chief, Human Rights Treaties Branch, OHCHR
Mostafa Betaree Director of Spotlight Team International Art and former OHCHR Minority Fellow
Mounir Elkadery Boudshish President of the Foundation Al-Moultaqa and director of the international Sufi forum
Nosy Ramamonjisoa Human Rights Treaties Branch, OHCHR
Knox Thames, Senior Visiting Expert, U.S. Institute of Peace
Melissa Nozell, moderator Program Officer, Religion and Inclusive Societies, U.S. Institute Peace Michael Wiener, moderator Rule of Law, Equality and Non-discrimination Branch, OHCHR
Ibrahim Salama, closing remarks Chief, Human Rights Treaties Branch, OHCHR
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/faith-rights-approach-promoting-sustainable-peace
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