Sat 31 July 2021:
Rashad Hussain, an Indian-American, has been nominated as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom by US President Joe Biden, making him the first Muslim to be nominated for the position, according to the White House.
It goes on to say that the news demonstrates Biden’s determination to “create an Administration that…reflects people of all faiths.”
He formerly worked for the Department of Justice’s National Security Division as a Senior Counsel.
In a statement on Friday, the White House said, “Today’s announcement underscores the President’s commitment to building an administration that looks like America and reflects people of all faiths. Hussain is the first Muslim to be nominated to serve as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.”
During the Obama administration, Rashad Hussain served as US Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), US Special Envoy for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications, and Deputy Associate White House Counsel.
Rashad Hussain has led efforts in Muslim-majority nations to combat anti-Semitism and safeguard religious minorities.
(With inputs from agencies)
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