International Conference on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue to be Held at Czernin Palace
11.11.2024 / 17:11
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The event will take place on Thursday 14 November 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This year's theme is Freedom of Religion and Belief for Peacebuilding and Combating Islamophobia and Radical Ideologies.
The conference is organised by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute of International Relations Prague in cooperation with the IRF Secretariat, Templeton Religion Trust, Anna Lindh Foundation and Love Your Neighbor Community.
The aim of the conference is to create a space for discussion and to raise awareness of cultural and religious diversity, mutual recognition, equality and the importance of and the need for freedom of religion for all. Since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, large-scale conflicts have destabilized regions around the world, including Europe and the Middle East. In this context, radical ideologies that feed discrimination and hostility are being promoted. Recent events highlight the need for intercultural and interfaith dialogue to promote mutual understanding, tolerance and respect. Such dialogue also leads to solidarity and peaceful coexistence in times of crisis and conflict.
You can watch a live stream of the conference here .
Programme:
8:30-9:25 Registration, welcome, invocation
Robert Řehák, Mohamed Mosaad Abdelaziz Mohamed
9:25- 09:45 Opening remarks
Eduard Hulicius, Rashad Hussain, Sheikh Al Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah, Mats Braun
09:45- 11:00 Panel I on "How Can FoRB Help Overcome Radical Ideologies"
Speaker: Tomas Halík, Iman Abou Atta, Tasnim Butt, Mohamed Elsanousi
11:30- 12:45 Panel II on "How to Approach the Current anti-Muslim Hatred /
Islamophobia in the World"
Speakers: Saida Mirsadri, David Sandmel, Fareed Ahmad, Surinderpal Kaur
12:45- 13:45 Joint lunch
13:45-15:00 Panel III on "How Can Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue Help to Restore Peace?"
Speaker: Martin Rötting, Hana Bendcowsky, Sheikh Al Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah, Mohamed Mosaad Abdelaziz Mohamed
15:00-15:15 Closing remarks
Greg Mitchell, Alwi Abdurrahman Shibab
Information for the media:
by 9:10 arrival at the Czernin Palace reception.
Participation only after prior written request for accreditation (in the format of name, editorial office, position, telephone), sent by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday 13 November 2024, to nick.ojo-omorodion@mzv.gov.cz.
Appropriate attire required.