The Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) promotes sustainable environments for religious freedom worldwide. As a faith-based organization, IGE believes firmly in universal human dignity and is committed to the protection of all faiths through the rule of law. IGE pursues this mission with a balanced approach, encouraging governments to protect religious freedom (top-down engagement) and equipping citizens to exercise that freedom responsibly (bottom-up engagement).
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IGE's Global Horizons
The Road to Reconciliation | Chris Seiple writes of the meeting between IGE founder Bob Seiple and Mr. Nguyen Chinh. Once enemies during the Vietnam war, the two met again in 2003 and began forging the relationship that has placed IGE at the center of helping Vietnam promote religious freedom.
IGE Makes Historic Visit to Vietnam and Laos | From October 13th to 22nd, a delegation from the Institute for Global Engagement (IGE) visited Vietnam and Laos. In each country, IGE met with the Deputy Prime Minister, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, grassroots church leaders, and attended a U.S. embassy reception in its honor.
Conference on Constitutional Democracy in Africa | The Institute for Global Engagement partnered with the United Nations Development Programme and the Kenyan Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion, and Constitutional Affairs to co-sponsor a conference on constitutionalism in Africa.
Current News Headlines
China | Six people have been detained in connection with the contaminated milk powder scandal that has led to multi-national bans and recalls as the Chinese government announced tougher standards on production.
Pakistan | A suicide bomb attack targeted a Shiite lawmaker's home on Monday, killing at least 19 people. It was the third attack targeting Pakistani politicians this week.
Religious Freedom | The Jews for Jesus' local radio advertisement was pulled after listeners in Galilee and the northern valleys called in voicing their anger at the "aggressive and blatantly missionary" content.
Vietnam | The United States and Vietnam concluded the first "strategic dialogue on political, defense and security issues" on Monday. The talks are seen as evidence of improving U.S.-Vietnam relations and are expected to become an annual event.
Uzbekistan | Mobile TeleSystems, a Russian mobile phone operator, announced on Monday that it will set up a 3G network test zone in Tashkent in order to commercially launch the technology in late 2008.