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Episode 30: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Anila Ali

March 18, 2025 • The Lantos Foundation

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Episode 30: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Anila Ali

In this episode, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett speaks with Anila Ali, founder and president of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC). She is a fearless voice countering and condemning extremism, encouraging religious plurality, taking on taboo subjects, and working to build interfaith alliances around the world. This conversation covers the roots of her advocacy, which trace back to her childhood, and the events that set her on a path of advocating for freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all.

About Anila

AMMWEC

Standing Firm Against Hate: A Muslim Perspective on Israel and Hamas (Newsweek)

Voices for Humanity: Muslim Women Unite Against Extremism (Combat Antisemitism Movement)

Q&A With Anila Ali: Empowering the Next Generation of Muslim Peace Builders (Religion Unplugged)

Producers: Brittany Smith, Chelsea Hedquist & Celie Hudson

 Audio editors: Brittany Smith & Celie Hudon

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