It’s out! My new book, ENDING PERSECUTION, is now available in hardback and e-reader formats! I hope and pray it inspires fresh perspectives and renewed efforts to fight religious persecution. Get your copy wherever books are sold.

Had a great conversation with @dsnorthnorth, the @FCDOGovUK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, this evening @USIP. I appreciated his dedication to advocating for anyone facing persecution, irrespective of their faith or lack thereof.

Moderated a fascinating discussion today @IRFSummit on inspiring the next generation to religious freedom advocacy.

Appreciated the opportunity to speak about advocacy best practices with @EwelinaUO and @MarkHillKC during the @IRFSummit today.

RT @UnPopulistMag: For @KnoxThames' full account, see his excellent new book, Ending Persecution:

The opening reception of @IRFSummit is underway in Washington, DC. @OAS_official headquarters is a beautiful venue to start these crucial conversations.

Great to partner with @USIP, FIDELA, and @iclrsorg to host officials from Latin America to discuss protecting religious freedom and religious minorities. Enjoyed moderating discussion with officials from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Peru.

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Despite these negative trends, both parties in Washington have ignored the decline for religious minorities, hoping India would become our partner in countering China. Yet few consider the long-term impact if these anti-minority trends against Muslims and Christians accelerate.

Appreciated speaking with @GordonPeake about my book ENDING PERSECUTION for the @UNDPress podcast. Gordon is a great interviewer. Check it out!

Extremely productive week of field research investigating how sacred sites from different faiths can promote peaceful pluralism. Appreciate @GoodFaith Partnership facilitating the many meetings in Coventry and London.

Whilst in London, great to join UK FoRB Forum and meet UK FoRB envoy @dsnorthnorth. Appreciated his commitment to the issue and alliances. And enjoyed a fruitful discussion with @DavidAltonHL, @BrendanOHaraMP, and @EwelinaUO about sacred heritage protection. #TransAtlanticValues

Enjoyed sharing our research on how sacred sites promote pluralism with multi-faith partners in London. Appreciated their feedback and encouragement. And meeting in the House of Lords Bishop’s room made a perfect setting.

Thank you for showing us your beautiful sacred space. It’s a hidden gem. Always good to see @BishopAngaelos!

Thanks for hosting! Great discussion.

Fascinating to visit @CovCathedral and learn about their reconciliation work. Inspiring how, despite the destruction of the cathedral during WW2, they decided to pursued forgiveness and not hate. Their sacred site provides a place to promote peaceful pluralism.

Looking forward to joining this discussion

RT @LSEFaithCentre: Join us tomorrow for a panel discussion about "International Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in a polarising world…

RT @caapnetwork: CAAP in focus: Religious Persecution in the Western Hemisphere

Appreciated speaking about the challenges facing religious minorities in Syria after the fall of Bashar Al Assad. Continued pressure for equal citizenship crucial. Thanks International Center for Law and Religion Studies @iclrsorg for hosting.