Panama City, Panama – In a world where religious freedoms are increasingly under threat, the IV Faith and Freedom Summit is expected to be a crucial platform for dialogue and action. Scheduled for 24-25 September 2024, co-hosted with the Latin American Parliament in Panama City, the summit promises to be a critical event for academics, human rights advocates, religious leaders, and politicians committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) globally.
A gathering of global thought leaders
The Faith and Freedom Summit IV aims to bring together high-level thought leaders to highlight the importance of FoRB and develop concrete policies to promote greater respect for religious diversity. This year’s theme, “Practicing What We Preach,” underscores the summit’s commitment to turning words into action.
Distinguished speakers and interactive sessions
The summit will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including but not limited to:
Mr. Elias CastilloExecutive Secretary of the Latin American Parliament Mr. Ruben FarjeRepresentative in Panama of the Organization of American States Dr. Nazila GhaneaSpecial Rapporteur on FoRB at the United Nations Ms. Maricarmen PlataSecretary for Access to Rights and Equity at the Organization of American States Dr. Thomas SchirrmacherCo-Chair of Religions for Peace Ms. Preeta BansalChair of the Global Council of the United Religions Initiative
Renowned personalities in the field as well as experts will lead conversations and interactive sessions to assess the aspects that require improvement in safeguarding religious freedom globally. Participants will be able to benefit from the perspectives of professionals and exchange personal anecdotes fostering a cooperative atmosphere, with the aim of influencing future regulations.
Networking and collaboration
One of the goals of the summit is to provide a platform to share successful strategies and cultivate long-term relationships. Participants will have many opportunities to engage with individuals and groups who will strengthen their ability to advance their respective efforts and businesses.
Event details
Date: September 24-25, 2024 Location: Latin American Parliament, Panama City, Panama Registration: Register here
Accommodations
For those traveling from afar, the Radisson Panama Canal is the closest hotel to the Latin American Parliament facilities. Early booking is recommended to ensure convenient access to the event.
An invitation to join the movement
The Faith and Freedom Summit IV is more than a conference; it serves as a rallying cry. Whether you are an academic, an advocate, a spiritual leader, or a public servant, your involvement is crucial in combating religious prejudice. This gathering offers an opportunity to join forces with a global initiative committed to transforming freedom of expression, religion, and belief into a tangible possibility for all people.
For more information and to register, visit the IV Faith and Freedom Summit website.
Together, let us practice what we preach and make freedom of religion or belief a reality for all, leaving no one behind.
List of speakers in alphabetical and ascending order:
Jonathan AmmonsDirector of International Public Affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Amy AndrusAssociate Director, International Center for Legal and Religious Studies, BYU Ivan Arjona PeladoPresident, MEJORA Foundation, in consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC, and Chair, Church of Scientology European Office for Public Affairs and Human Rights Preeta BansalChair, United Religions Initiative Global Council Cristian BadilloExecutive Director, Fundación Conciencia Nacional Francisco BlancoRector, Santa María La Antigua Catholic University, Panama Maritza CedeñoPresident, National Bar Association of Panama Alphonse CelottoConstitutional Lawyer, University of Roma Tre Manuel CorralPrivate Secretary for Institutional Relations to Mexican Catholic Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Carmen DominguezPresident, Latin American Consortium for Religious Freedom Willy FautreFounder and Director, Human Rights Without Borders Jan FigelFounder, European Institute of Innovation and Technology Thomas SchirrmacherCo-Chair of Religions for Peace Felipe GómezCoordinator of COMPAS Central America Nazila GhanaaSpecial Rapporteur on FoRB at the United Nations Joseph GarmonPresident of the Israel Humanitarian Coalition Gustavo GuillermePresident of the World Congress of Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue Gisèle LimaCo-Chair of the International Roundtable on Religious Freedom in Panama Pedro MénarReligious Affairs Officer of the State of Mexico Olivia McDuffPublic Affairs Officer of the Church of Scientology International Gregory MitchellFounder and President of the IRF Secretariat Denis PétriInternational Director of the International Institute for Religious Freedom Maricarmen PlataSecretary for Access to Rights and Equity at the Organization of American States Fernando RoigDirector of the Joint Master Red Global Consortium (Erasmus Mundus International) Éric RouxCo-Chair of the Brussels-EU FoRB Roundtable Francisco SánchezSecretary of Worship of the Republic from Argentina Scott StearmanVice President of the Parliament of the World’s Religions David TrimbleInterim President of the Institute for Religious Freedom Andrea De VitaDirector of the Chair of Religious Freedom, Belief and Worship at the University of Salvador Brooke ZauggVice President of the Faith & Media Initiative
Originally published in The European Times.
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