Join Marianna and Stuart in their discussion with Christina Tobias-Nahi, the Director of Public Affairs at Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA). Christina shares inspiring stories of her work at IRUSA, and explains how the organization is collaborating with IF20 to raise awareness for refugees. For more informaton about IRUSA, visit their website here:

https://irusa.org/

Join Marianna and Stuart as they interview Yashika Singh, the manager of the religion department for SABC Television. As an expert in media communications, interfaith efforts, and South African history, she shares fascinating ideas on how religions in South Africa have made a positive impact in the past and how they will make a positive impact in the future.

This episode also previews the 5-part webinar series that will begin July 10 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Please watch the IF20 website to register for the webinar series.

Join Marianna and Stuart as they listen to an eye-opening discussion between three experts actors in the fight against Human Trafficking: Kevin Hyland OBE, Fred Axelgard, and Duncan Jepson. For more information about their work, visit the IF20 site and Praeveni Global's site at these links: 

https://www.g20interfaith.org/working-groups-human-trafficking/

https://www.praeveniglobal.org/

Sandile Makasi is a member of the 2025 Local Organizing Committee. As a resident and citizen of South Africa, he has a unique perspective on the importance of the G20 presidency in South Africa and the presence of IF20. He shares the meaning and importance of the ancient African word, 'Ubuntu'. 

Audrey Kitagawa serves as the vice-chair of the IF20 communictaions team. In addition to her work at IF20, she leads a life full of faith-led service. As the president/founder of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation and President of the Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, her work has led her across the globe and has positively touched the lives of the most vulnerable. For more information about Audrey, visit her page on the IF20 site here:

https://www.g20interfaith.org/_audrey-e-kitagawa/

Marianna and Stuart review the IRF Summit, a recent international event held in Washington, D.C. to promote and tackle prominent issues in religious freedom. For more information about the event, visit our website:

https://www.g20interfaith.org/irf-summit/

Marianna and Stuart give a report on two recent events that happened in Washington, D.C. Both the Global Faith Summit and the FIDELA conference were excellent opportunities to learn about the power of religious cooperation and build IF20's network of networks. For more information about these event, visit the IF20 website:

https://www.g20interfaith.org/global-faith-forum/

https://www.g20interfaith.org/fidela-2025/

Marianna and Stuart highlight the key events that IF20 is preparing for in 2025. With the G20 presidency in South Africa, new collaborations and focus areas are on the horizon for IF20. For more information about the upcoming year, visit our website:

https://www.g20interfaith.org/g20-interfaith-forum-south-africa/

Join Marianna and Stuart as they discuss the IF20's 2024 Year End document. In 2024, the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) used its network of networks to bring together religious leaders, government leaders, and academic specialists to promote various global issues including human trafficking, climate change, poverty, and religious intolerance. 

The 2024 Year End document can read here!

https://www.g20interfaith.org/app/uploads/2020/09/End-of-Year-2024-DRAFT-2.pdf

Marianna and Stuart give an overview of the key topics discussed in the group E breakout sessions at the 2024 G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia, Brazil. Ideas from these sessions include hate speech and radicalization, religious literacy, and possible topics to be featured in the upcoming 2025 G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa.