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Building Peace in Difficult Times
Peacebuilding is committed to the idea that if people can work their way from broken relationships to less broken ones, the world will be safer for all of us, including generations that are yet to be born.
Statement on Eruption of Conflict in the Middle East
Following the eruption of conflict on October 7 and the continued armed aggression between Hamas and Israel since, ICRD president James Patton released the following statement.
James Patton on Faith in a Polarized Society
Description If you travel across America’s 50 states… you will find a very diverse, pluralistic society. The headlines focus on
Reflecting on my ICRD Internship; Fall 2022
During the fall semester of 2022, I interned at the International Center of Religion and Diplomacy. The experience has given
Having Faith in America: Rebuilding Social Cohesion
At the heart of ICRD’s work is faith that the best of religion should help identify and elevate shared values to solve common problems – across differences.
ICRD CEO & President James Patton’s Interviews with Arewa24
Arewa24, Nigeria’s premier Hausa language television channel, invited ICRD’s CEO and President, James Patton, for an interview! During the chat,
Remembering Jim Stanley; Vice Chairman of the Board
ICRD mourns the loss of our extraordinary Vice Chairman of the Board, James “Jim” Stanley.
Report Findings; Comparative Curriculum Review of High School Religious Studies Textbooks in Kingdom of Saudia Arabia
WASHINGTON—Between 2011-2012, ICRD conducted its first study of Saudi public-school textbooks on behalf of the US State Department’s (DOS) Office
Cornerstone Forum; Interview with James Patton & Martine Miller
2022 Cornerstone Series on Translating Diplomatic Engagement to On-the-Ground Improvements in Religious Freedom with James Patton and Martine Miller.
Joint Statement; Taking a ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Message to Hot Spots Where ‘Attack Thy Neighbor’ Fuels Religious Persecution
Promoting religious freedom around the world is an American priority. However, when it comes to dealing with fragile states like Afghanistan, Somalia, and Yemen, U.S. officials have to get creative.
USCIRF Hearing: Strategies for Religious Freedom in Fragile States
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hosted a virtual hearing on how the U.S. government can promote and help protect religious freedom in fragile states.