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.
Lise Grande, welcoming 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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