华体会体育全球信仰和包容性社会项目
多样性是21世纪的现实。 While people from different faiths, backgrounds, and ethnicities intermix as never before, studies indicate that almost two-thirds of humanity live in environments that restrict the free practice of faith. Too often, fear of the “other” leads to division, hostility, human rights abuses, and mass violence.
每天都有数百万人因为信仰而遭受这样的迫害。 Perpetrators range from authoritarian governments apprehensive about independent activities, to extremists driven by sectarian animosity. Addressing this challenge necessitates new research initiatives that identify ways to uphold the principles of pluralism, harness the advantages of diversity, and foster respect for freedom of conscience, religion, and belief.
The 全球信仰和包容性社会项目, launched in April 2023, is a new research program pioneering innovative solutions to contemporary persecution impacting people of all faiths and none. Based out of 佩珀代因大学’s Washington, DC campus and funded by the Templeton Religion Trust, 诺克斯泰晤士河 directs the program with support from the 佩珀代因大学 华体会体育, School of Public Policy, and 信仰与公益中心.
项目研究
该计划侧重于三个主要研究方向：
- 开发最佳实践 for expanding respect for freedom of religion or belief, collaborate with governments, legislators, and civil society activists, and train future advocates to defend religious freedom worldwide.
- 扩大对宗教多元化的认识 through 神圣遗址 by emphasizing historic pluralism in a variety of mediums to promote diversity, pluralism, and respect for the rights of others.
- 拓宽多元主义的知识 in popular culture through 漫画小说 and 电影, 文章 and 书, and theologically-oriented publications for Christian audiences that increase understanding and 激发行动.
研究小组
诺克斯泰晤士河
项目负责人
诺克斯泰晤士河 is an internationally recognized human rights lawyer, advocate, and author who has devoted his career to advancing human rights, safeguarding religious minorities, and combating persecution. With more than two decades of service in the US government, Thames has held several pivotal roles advocating for freedom of religion or belief, including positions at the State Department and two federal government foreign policy commissions. He possesses extensive expertise in areas including South/Central Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and US foreign policy pertaining to human rights.
Serving in the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations, Thames has worked at the intersection of global affairs, religion, and human rights. Known for his nonpartisan approach to advocacy, both the Obama and Trump administrations appointed Thames as the special advisor for religious minorities in the Near East and South/Central Asia at the State Department. The first to serve in this special envoy role, Thames received a civil service appointment to lead State Department efforts supporting religious minorities in these regions.
艾米丽·a·科尔
研究分析师
艾米丽·a·科尔是一名在拉丁美洲具有区域经验的律师。 Her work is primarily focused on engaging with the Organization of American States (OAS) and civil society groups to promote and expand understanding of religious pluralism within the human rights framework. Cole's research includes blasphemy laws in Pakistan and anti-conversion laws in India. She is also helping grow the Program's 基督徒反对一切迫害 (CAAP) network. A 2017 Fulbright scholar to Ecuador, Cole received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School and Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Spanish from Eastern University.
艾米丽·k·斯科拉罗
高级研究分析师
艾米丽·k·斯科拉罗 is a Senior Researcher with 佩珀代因大学’s Program on Global Faith and Inclusive Societies. She holds a Master’s in Social Anthropology from Oxford University and is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Scolaro's research focuses on cultural heritage preservation, repatriation, and the illicit antiquities trade in Cambodia.
联系我们
To connect with the program about its work or potential collaboration, please contact program director 诺克斯泰晤士河.