by Tom Strömman | May 17, 2016 | Events, News
Religious leaders and representatives of faith based organizations from the Americas convened at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) for two days to discuss and propose regional strategy measures to prevent and counter incitement to discrimination, hostility...
by Tom Strömman | May 16, 2016 | Events, News
The Marrakesh Declaration is a milestone for the rights of individuals to freely practice their religion in countries with a Muslim majority. The declaration was issued in January 2016. The declaration demonstrates Islam’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with other...
by Tom Strömman | Apr 22, 2016 | Events, News
Vienna. Finn Church Aid, the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers and the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) with the partnership of the Organization of Islamic Cooperations and the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies organized...
by kua_katariina | Nov 13, 2015 | Events, News, Upcoming
This is a continuation of a conference held in April 2014 which enjoyed wide participation and deepened the understanding of these processes. This year’s conference will again provide a space for joint reflection and in-depth discussion between practitioners,...
by kua_katariina | Oct 6, 2015 | Events, News
In his opening remarks Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Timo Soini stressed the importance of religious and traditional leaders in the pursuit towards sustainable peace. Mr. Soini complemented the efforts of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers...
by kua_katariina | Sep 3, 2015 | Events, Upcoming
As Yemen’s multi-sided conflict grabs headlines with its devastating human toll, local activists continue to press for peace and democracy. Karman, who has been at the forefront of the human rights struggle in Yemen for more than a decade, began organizing protests...
