Countering Extremism in Predominantly Muslim Countries
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SVC-209 Capitol Visitor Center
Announcement
Co-hosted by the Senate Human Rights Caucus
Religious Freedom Series
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The rise of radical jihadi groups like ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Boko Haram are challenging perceptions of Islam both within the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. This briefing will examine the views and opinions of Muslim populations living amidst radical groups, and identify ways international actors and policymakers can support those voices seeking to counter radicalism and support human rights, rule of law and religious freedom.
Please RVSP at valli_sanmugalingam@coons.senate.gov.
Hosted by:
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Chris Coons
U.S. Senator Co-Chair, SHRC |
Mark Kirk
U.S. Senator Co-Chair, SHRC |
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James P. McGovern
Member of Congress Co-Chair, TLHRC |
Joseph R. Pitts
Member of Congress Co-Chair, TLHRC |
Witnesses
Panelists
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Dwight Bashir, Acting Co-Director for Policy and Research, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, Director, The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers – Washington, DC Office
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Dr. Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Moderator
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Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development, University of Maryland