Broadening the Aperture: International Religious Freedom, National Security and Peacebuilding

October 27, 2022 00:51:07
Broadening the Aperture: International Religious Freedom, National Security and Peacebuilding
Events at USIP
Broadening the Aperture: International Religious Freedom, National Security and Peacebuilding

Oct 27 2022 | 00:51:07

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Show Notes

On October 27, International Religious Freedom Day, USIP hosted a conversation with Rashad Hussain, the U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom, on why promoting freedom of religion and belief around the world is central to advancing U.S. national security — as well as how the United States can provide global leadership around this vital agenda.

Speakers

Lise Grandewelcoming remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

Ambassador Rashad Hussain
U.S. Ambassador At Large for International Religious Freedom, U.S. Department of State

Palwasha Kakar
Acting Director, Religion and Inclusive Societies, U.S. Institute of Peace

Peter Mandaville, moderator 
Senior Advisor, Religion and Inclusive Societies, U.S. Institute of Peace

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/broadening-aperture-international-religious-freedom-national-security-and-peacebuilding

 

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