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USCIRF Spotlight PodcastReflections on USCIRF's 2025 Trip to AzerbaijanThe religious freedom situation in Azerbaijan remains highly restricted. The government subjects virtually all religious practices to intrusive state oversight. Shi'a Muslims who do not operate within the government's preferred boundaries have faced imprisonment on dubious charges. Armenian religious sites in Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding regions remain threatened since Azerbaijan regained control. In its 2025 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended that the U.S. Department of State maintain Azerbaijan on the Special Watch List for severe violations of religious freedom. On today’s episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Chair Stephen Schneck, Commissioner Mohamed Elsanousi, and Com...2025-05-1737 min
Crossing Faiths121: Dr. Mohamed ElsanousiPinna and Elsanousi discuss how faith leaders and religious institutions can be assets in conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts around the world. They highlight examples where religious figures like the Pope and local faith actors have facilitated dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation in conflict-ridden areas. The conversation emphasizes the importance of face-to-face interactions, understanding different faith traditions, and fostering inter-religious relationships at the grassroots level. Elsanousi advocates for utilizing theological resources, strengthening relationships between diverse faith communities, and bringing faith-based approaches to address social issues collaboratively.
Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, Executive Director of the Network for Religious and Traditional...2024-06-1020 min
LYNC RADIOLYNC RADIO: Uzbekistan Religious Freedom Delegation -A Journey of Dialogue and ProgressRead the full report: https://lyncommunity.org/report/assessment-of-religious-freedom-in-uzbekistan/Host: Jessica EturraldeDate: [04/01/2024]Program: LYNC RADIO - A Love Your Neighbor Community ProgramSummary:In this episode, Jessica Eturralde discusses a delegation to Uzbekistan of religious freedom experts conducted earlier this year by the request of Uzbekistan’s leaders. The delegation explored Uzbekistan’s religious freedom landscape, meeting with government officials, religious leaders, and civil society actors across the country. The episode highlights key insights from the trip, including the willingness of Uzbek officials to engage in open dialogue on r...2024-05-1405 min
National Council of ChurchesBirth of a New Nation: Interfaith Dialogue as Model for Building UnityPart of the Faith & Fire Conversation Series "Chaos or Community: Courageous Conversations During Chaos." Panelists: Rabbi David Saperstein - Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Erica Littlewolf - Program Coordinator for Indigenous Visioning Circles, Mennonite Central Committee Mohamed Elsanousi - Executive Director, Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers Moderators: Jim Winkler - NCC Min. Christian Watkins - NCC 2021-01-191h 01