Over the past decade, international efforts to promote religious freedom have gained significant momentum, particularly in regions marked by religious persecution and discrimination. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with its intricate religious, cultural, and political dynamics, has become a focal point for many international initiatives aimed at fostering religious tolerance and protecting […]
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(Los Angeles and Washington DC) – January 25, 2025. Women from the Middle East see a new door open to advance the peace process and multi-faith collaboration. One initiative that has emerged in response to recent conflict is the Abraham Women’s Alliance (AWA). The co-founder and director, Shirin Taber shares, “Research shows that women-led initiatives […]
Nigerian Filmmaker Dolapo Aderinokun Highlights Untold Stories of Hope In The Unusual Partners, two religious leaders from different faiths lead their people on a journey of reconciliation. Pastor James and Imam Ashafa were former members of competing militias in Nigeria who experienced personal losses through religious violence, but the painful experience brought them together as […]
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Reflections from Dubai
This past month, I had the privilege of joining an extraordinary team for the Empower Women Media Dubai Forum. The experience was hope-filled and transformational. It was filled with awe, connection, and renewed hope for our work to promote gender equality and religious freedom. Day One Our first full day began with a team excursion […]