Women of Faith and Peacebuilding

Welcome to the LSE Religion and Global Society podcast where we explore how religion shapes the way we think about critical global challenges and how faith inspires people and initiatives worldwide. 

As part of our Global Religious Pluralities project, one of our research strands has focused on women of faith involved in peacebuilding. In this podcast series, our Research Officer Lindsay Simmonds will be talking to women around the world about their personal faith and belief journeys, their experiences as women in their religious and professional communities, and the work they do promoting peace.  

The power of peace – with Gabriele Costa Bento Garcia 

This week our host Dr Lindsay Simmonds speaks to Gabriele Costa Bento Garcia. 

Lindsay and Gabriele discuss growing up Catholic, human rights work in Brazil, visiting 40 countries in 40 days, and the revolutionary power of peacebuilding. 

You will hear more about the following organisations, and as promised, we’ve included the links to them here: 

This episode was recorded in October 2023. 

Welcome to the LSE Religion and Global Society podcast where we explore how religion shapes the way we think about critical global challenges and how faith inspires people and initiatives worldwide. 

As part of our Global Religious Pluralities project, one of our research strands has focused on women of faith involved in peacebuilding. In this podcast series, our Research Officer Lindsay Simmonds will be talking to women around the world about their personal faith and belief journeys, their experiences as women in their religious and professional communities, and the work they do promoting peace.  

Engaging faith-based and secular organisations for social cohesion – with Celina Sorboe 

This week our host Dr Lindsay Simmonds speaks to Celina Sorboe in Mozambique. 

Lindsay and Celina discuss the relationship between social cohesion, interreligious dialogue, and grassroots community organising. 

Welcome to the LSE Religion and Global Society podcast where we explore how religion shapes the way we think about critical global challenges and how faith inspires people and initiatives worldwide. 

As part of our Global Religious Pluralities project, one of our research strands has focused on women of faith involved in peacebuilding. In this podcast series, our Research Officer Lindsay Simmonds will be talking to women around the world about their personal faith and belief journeys, their experiences as women in their religious and professional communities, and the work they do promoting peace.  

Interreligious collaboration, holy sites, and freedom of religion or belief – with Sharon Rosen

This week our host Dr Lindsay Simmonds speaks to Sharon Rosen in Jerusalem. 

Lindsay and Sharon discuss women in interreligious dialogue and the importance of encouraging mutual respect for each other’s holy sites, as well as how faith motivates working in peacebuilding. 

You will hear more about the following organisations, and as promised, we’ve included the links to them here: 

This episode was recorded in September 2023. 

Welcome to the LSE Religion and Global Society podcast where we explore how religion shapes the way we think about critical global challenges and how faith inspires people and initiatives worldwide. 

As part of our Global Religious Pluralities project, one of our research strands has focused on women of faith involved in peacebuilding. In this podcast series, our Research Officer Lindsay Simmonds will be talking to women around the world about their personal faith and belief journeys, their experiences as women in their religious and professional communities, and the work they do promoting peace.  

Leadership, religious minorities, and being a Mormon woman – with Rachel Miner 

This week our host Dr Lindsay Simmonds speaks to Rachel Miner in New York. 

Lindsay and Rachel discuss The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, women’s education, and leadership as a woman of faith. 

You will hear more about the following organisations, and as promised, we’ve included the links to them here: 

This episode was recorded in September 2023. 

Welcome to the LSE Religion and Global Society podcast where we explore how religion shapes the way we think about critical global challenges and how faith inspires people and initiatives worldwide. 

As part of our Global Religious Pluralities project, one of our research strands has focused on women of faith involved in peacebuilding. In this podcast series, our Research Officer Lindsay Simmonds will be talking to women around the world about their personal faith and belief journeys, their experiences as women in their religious and professional communities, and the work they do promoting peace.  

Gender and justice in Palestinian law – with Ranan Issa 

This week our host Dr Lindsay Simmonds speaks to Ranan Issa. 

Lindsay and Ranan discuss gender equality in religious communities, the experiences of Palestinian Christian women, and how to work together to change things.  

The interview mentioned can be found here: https://kuminow.com/palestinian-innovators-ranan-issa/  

This episode was recorded in October 2023. 

Welcome to the LSE Religion and Global Society podcast where we explore how religion shapes the way we think about critical global challenges and how faith inspires people and initiatives worldwide. 

As part of our Global Religious Pluralities project, one of our research strands has focused on women of faith involved in peacebuilding. In this podcast series, our Research Officer Lindsay Simmonds will be talking to women around the world about their personal faith and belief journeys, their experiences as women in their religious and professional communities, and the work they do promoting peace.  

Indonesian interfaith activism – with Wiwin Rohmawati  

This week our host Dr Lindsay Simmonds speaks to Wiwin Rohmawati in Indonesia. 

Lindsay and Wiwin discuss interfaith community-building in Indonesia, the role of women in these communities, and how faith motivates peacebuilding work. 

You will hear more about the following organisations, and as promised, we’ve included the links to them here: 

This episode was recorded in April 2023. 

Welcome to the LSE Religion and Global Society podcast where we explore how religion shapes the way we think about critical global challenges and how faith inspires incredible people and initiatives worldwide. 

As part of our Global Religious Pluralities project, one of our research strands has focused on women of faith involved in peacebuilding. In this podcast series, our Research Officer Lindsay Simmonds will be talking to women around the world about their personal faith and belief journeys, their experiences as women in their religious and professional communities, and the work they do promoting peace.  

This week our host Dr Lindsay Simmonds speaks to Professor Mossarat Qadeem in Pakistan. 

Lindsay and Mossarat discuss women’s education, intergenerational encounters, and navigating activism and academia as women of faith. 

To find out more about PAIMAN and the Tolana project, visit their website here https://paimantrust.org

To read more of Mossarat’s work, visit her profile here https://www.lse.ac.uk/women-peace-security/people/mossarat-qadeem 

This episode was recorded in July 2023.