FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeremy Weber
E-mail: ctglobal@christianitytoday.com
Carol Stream, IL July 12, 2019 - Christianity Today is proud to be a sponsor of two of the many side events at the State Department's second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, held July 16-18, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The ministerial will gather dozens of governments and thousands of religious freedom experts and advocates from across the globe.
Among those gathered are Mario Lleonart, a Cuban pastor turned religious freedom advocate who appeared on CT's cover in 2009. His participation in this feature story changed the course of his life.
CT invites readers to attend two events, moderated by CT Global Director Jeremy Weber, as follows:
Quantifying Religious Freedom: A 10-Year Global Analysis of Pew Research
Open to Public, RSVP Required
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Organization(s): Christianity Today & Institute for Global Engagement
Location: Second Stage, Marvin Center, George Washington University, Continental Ballroom (3rd Floor), 800 21st St. NW, Washington, DC 20052
Preview: A presentation and analysis of the latest Pew data on governmental and societal restrictions on religion worldwide (new 2019 rankings, plus first-ever 10-year trend analysis), followed by responses from a panel of experts. (RSVP by 10 a.m. Wed preferred, but we will accommodate last-minute arrivals.)
Participants: Brian Grim - Religious Freedom and Business Foundation, Thomas Farr - Religious Freedom Institute, Kristina Arriaga - USCIRF, Julia Bicknell - World Watch Monitor
Discussion Rule: On the Record
RSVP/INFO: ctglobal@christianitytoday.com
Evangelical Engagement on International Religious Freedom: Innovative Case Studies
Open to Public, RSVP Required
Time: 3:00–4:30pm
Organization(s): Christianity Today & Institute for Global Engagement
Location: Second Stage, Marvin Center, George Washington University, Continental Ballroom (3rd Floor), 800 21st St. NW, Washington, DC 20052
Preview: Discussion of proven strategies regarding Uzbekistan, Vietnam, India, Cuba, gender-based persecution, multi-faith clergy retreats, citizen journalism, and more. (RSVP by 10 a.m. Wed preferred, but we will accommodate last-minute arrivals.)
Participants: James Chen - Institute for Global Engagement, Bob Roberts - Glocal.net, Helene Fisher - Open Doors, Mario Lleonart - CSW Cuba, and others.
Discussion Rule: On the Record
RSVP/INFO: ctglobal@christianitytoday.com
As announced, Secretary Pompeo will host the second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Washington on July 16-18. The Ministerial will reaffirm international commitments to promote religious freedom for all and focus on concrete outcomes that produce durable, positive change. A broad range of stakeholders, including senior government representatives, international organization representatives, religious leaders, and civil society activists will convene to discuss challenges, identify concrete ways to combat religious persecution and discrimination, and ensure greater respect for freedom of religion or belief. This year’s Ministerial seeks to further conversations from last year’s event and recent regional conferences. Up to 1,000 civil society and religious community representatives, representing every corner of the world, are expected to participate.
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