Tolerance and Coexistence In the UAE, tolerance is a way of life and a key pillar of the government’s policies to protect religious freedoms, promote interfaith dialogue and build an inclusive culture that values difference. With over 200 nationalities living together, the UAE is one of the most diverse countries in the world, where practitioners […]
Five Key Issues for Economic and Racial Justice on Election Day Published by the Economic Policy Institute In a recent article by Nicole Lewis, “Five Things to Consider on Election Day if You Care About Economic and Racial Justice,” the Economic Policy Institute highlights crucial issues for voters concerned about economic and racial equity. With […]
“We have [a] gift…something no other nation has on the scale that we do.” ICYMI: Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah recently gave her first TEDx talk in Apex, North Carolina, making the case that the United States owes its preeminence on the global stage to one key asset: immigration. New Americans are small business owners, doctors, […]
I’m proud of everything we’ve done to implement our modernization agenda, but there’s more work to be done. The stronger the State Department is, the more effective our diplomacy is, and the more successful we’ll be at delivering for the American people.Secretary Antony J. Blinken delivers remarks on American Diplomacy for a New Era at […]
Today, Christians around the world will join hands to support the global church in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). Courageous believers around the world risk everything to follow Jesus, and it is both our privilege and responsibility to lift them up in prayer. Every year, International Christian Concern creates a downloadable resource kit to […]
As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, First Liberty, a non-profit legal organization dedicated to defending religious freedom, is urging American voters to carefully consider where candidates stand on issues of religious liberty. According to the organization, religious freedom is not only a cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution but also a vital right that underpins other […]
Earlier this week, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon secured a debate in the House of Lord’s on “The UK’s role in safeguarding the freedom of religion and belief of minority faith communities across South Asia.” Lord Ahmad was a long-serving Foreign Office minister in the previous government and was the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or […]
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Burma Country Update – In 2024, the situation in Burma continues to deteriorate as the military junta loses control while ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) are consolidating territory and establishing parallel government structures. These escalating conflicts negatively affect conditions for freedom […]
The Pakistani government’s decision to invite and host controversial Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik has drawn widespread criticism from religious minorities, intellectuals, and women’s rights activists. Dr. Naik, known for his hardline and regressive views on religion, women, and cultural practices, is viewed by many as a divisive figure whose presence could exacerbate Pakistan’s existing […]
Rachel Miner, founder and CEO of Bellwether International, highlights in her recent opinion piece that the fight for religious freedom, while often an intellectual discussion in the U.S., is a life-or-death matter in many parts of the world. Miner references a recent report from the Pew Research Center, which reveals that government restrictions on religion […]