US officials to meet Azeri youth leaders
BAKU – Several US officials are due to visit Azerbaijan to meet with civil society and youth leaders, according to the US State Department.
During the discussions, Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith and Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism Hannah Rosenthal, accompanied by Public Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Cheryl Benton, will promote the "2011 Hours Against Hate" campaign. The campaign is focused on ending hatred and bigotry and encourages people to pledge hours of volunteer service.
The US officials will also travel to Turkey and Spain. The visits, which began on Thursday, will end March 17.
In Turkey, the special representative and the special envoy will meet and engage with young people, government officials, and community leaders on interfaith dialogue and tolerance.
In Spain, they will also promote the campaign and meet with civil society groups and interfaith organizations.
In each country they will also visit sites of historical importance that illustrate religious and cultural pluralism and respect among people of all faiths.
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