The G20 Interfaith Forum Podcast

Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Belief: A Discussion with Michael Young

Michael Young served on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and is the former president of three major universities. He contributes to the G20 Interfaith Forum by serving on the IF20 Advisory Council. In this interview, co-hosted by Stuart and IF20's executive director Whitney Clayton, Michael shares what he has learned from a life dedicated to human rights, religious freedom, and leadership.

Rachel Miner on the Convergence of Religion, Economics, and Genocide Prevention

Rachel Miner is the founder and CEO of Bellwether International, an NGO that promotes peace and evidenced-based efforts against genocide. She has spoken at multiple of IF20's annual forums and is an economics-focused expert on religious freedom, ethics in AI, and peacebuilding. In this episode, Rachel teaches about the necessity of interfaith cooperation in the quest for both ethical AI development and genocide prevention.

The Role of Religion in Climate Action with Iyad Abumoghli

Iyad Abumoghli discuses the importance of interfaith efforts in a world of climate action. Iyad Abumoghli is the Founder of the Faith for Earth Coalition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). He served as the Director for the coalition until his retirement in 2025. He also serves on the IF20 advisory council.

Daffa Raynanda on Abrahamic Values as the Bridge Between Religions

Daffa Raynanda is the co-founder and managing director of Teodisi, a platform that uses narratives centered on Abrahamic values to empower religions and youth to overcome interreligious tensions. He has done extensive work in building bridges of understanding between religions and differing groups.

Dr. Elizabeta Kitanovic-Broes on Human Rights and Dignity in the EU

Dr. Elizabeta Kitanovic-Broes is the founder of the Facta est Lux - Human Rights Institute and has done immense work with human rights, religious freedom, and ethical technology development in the European Union. In addition to these efforts, she has served on IF20's Advisory Council since 2014. In this episode, Elizabeta shares insights on human digity, religious freedom, and the development of AI in the EU scene.