The Free to Believe podcast
Episode 1: Taking on giants since 1979
How did CSW begin? Our Founder President, Mervyn Thomas, tells the origin story of CSW. He highlights some of our major breakthroughs since 1979, and why he’s more passionate than ever about freedom of religion or belief for all.
Episode 2: Where are we headed?
Scot Bower is a champion of all things CSW – from fundraising by running ultramarathons to growing our international network. He brings excellent experience and insight of what it means to be a true ally to those suffering injustice because of their religion or belief.
Episode 3: Truly global - CSW in the US
Anna-Lee Stangl has been with us since she graduated from university…now spanning over 20 years! She leads our Latin American team from her base in Washington DC, after ten years working in our Brussels base spearheading our work at the EU.
Episode 4: What does it mean to be an advocate?
Dr Khataza Gondwe is an expert on religious freedom and injustice and is one of the leading freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) advocates in the world. She shares on what is happening in Nigeria - and why what happens in Nigeria is such a catalyst for the rest of the continent of Africa.
Episode 5: A rebel for justice
Benedict Rogers is an international author and activist whose work has seen him deported from Myanmar/Burma and barred from entering Hong Kong. For a number of years, Ben was CSW's Senior Analyst for East Asia, alongside his role as co-founder of Hong Kong Watch.
Episode 6: Hope and healing in Nigeria
Reverend Yunusa Nmadu is founder and CEO of CSW Nigeria. He is a convert from Islam, a pastor and church leader who seeks redemptive and creative solutions to religious injustices prevalent in his country, while assisting survivors and championing reconciliation.
Episode 7: Compassion and curiosity in the face of difference
Join Darren and CSW's Lead Advocate for Vietnam, Laos and North Korea as they discuss the issues related to freedom of religion or belief in those countries.
Episode 8: The struggle for freedom of religion or belief in India
Join us for a conversation with CSW's Asia team leader on the unique FoRB challenges in India which stretch back to its creation as a nation in 1947.
Episode 9: Top-down and bottom-up change in Pakistan
Join Cecil Chaudhry as he discusses the challenges religious minorities face in Pakistan and how CSW's advocacy is affecting change on a top down (governmental) level as well as from the bottom up (individual and community).
Episode 10: Changing mindsets in Mexico
Join CSW's Mexico director Pablo Vargas as he shares about the unique FoRB challenges in Mexico and how the training he provides is making a difference in the rural indigenous communities there.
Episode 11: Courage in Colombia (pt.1)
Learn how CSW is impacting areas of Colombia affected by armed conflict and intense religious discrimination of indigenous groups and those living in rural areas.
Episode 12: Courage in Colombia (pt.2)
Continuing the conversation on how CSW is impacting areas of Colombia affected by armed conflict and intense religious discrimination of indigenous groups and those living in rural areas.
#7 Our principles
We believe world leaders have a duty to protect freedom of religion or belief.
#2 Our principles
We believe no one should suffer discrimination, harassment or persecution because of their beliefs