In an article for Newsweek, Peter Burns, executive director of the International Religious Freedom Summit, highlights the impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on advancing global religious freedom. As Burns notes, Trump’s leadership marked a turning point, making religious freedom a core aspect of U.S. foreign policy. A Historic Declaration at the United Nations On September […]
London, Paris, Amsterdam – Ted Deutch, Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), emphasized the critical need for European governments to prioritize the safety of Jewish communities during a week-long advocacy mission across Western Europe. Alongside AJC President Michael Tichnor and AJC’s Europe-based experts, Deutch met with high-ranking officials in London, Paris, and […]
Islamabad: On December 6, 2024, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom – Pakistan organized a remarkable event titled “Empowering Diversity Through Art” at the Anarkali Facade of Lok Virsa, Islamabad. The evening was a beautiful celebration of art’s power to promote understanding, foster connections, and highlight the richness of cultural diversity. The event began with welcome […]
A 3 December webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC), “Religion and Disinformation: How to be a trusted source,” offered case studies from African countries on how to prevent—and combat— disinformation. A recent webinar hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the World Association […]
Geneva, Switzerland: The World Council of Churches (WCC) has initiated a comprehensive survey to assess the current state of freedom of religion or belief (FORB) among its member churches in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. This initiative, inspired by the discussions at the WCC’s 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, aims to build a […]
In his thought-provoking blog post, The Beginning of Religious Violence—and of Restorative Justice and Forgiveness, Chris Seiple, Ph.D. a renowned strategist and leader in fostering global cohesion, explores the roots of religious conflict and the transformative power of forgiveness. Using the biblical story of Cain and Abel, Seiple reflects on humanity’s inclination toward violence and […]
In an era marked by deep divisions and escalating conflicts, Dennis R. Hoover’s recent article, Christian Peacemaking in a Time of Polarization, offers a timely exploration of how the Christian faith can inspire a path forward. With ongoing crises in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, and rising polarization in places like the United States, Hoover urges […]
Two days after President-elect Donald Trump said there will be “hell to pay” if Hamas does not release the hostages it has held since attacking Israel last year, Trump announced on Wednesday that Adam Boehler will be his special presidential envoy for hostage affairs. Washington, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the appointment […]
The US has stressed the need for respect for religious and other fundamental freedoms, and basic human rights in Bangladesh amid alleged attacks on minorities. “We are clear that there needs to be the respect of fundamental freedoms; there needs to be respect of religious freedom and basic human rights,” State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant […]
In a shocking turn of events, Donald Trump has not only won the 2024 presidential election but did so in a decisive manner, capturing all seven key swing states and securing the popular vote with a margin of nearly 2.5 million votes. The results have prompted a wave of criticism directed at legacy media outlets […]