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 15, 2015 | News, Publications
In the statement, religious leaders and heads of multi-religious organizations extend their deep condolences to and unite in solidarity with all affected by the violence in the Central African Republic (the CAR). The statement strongly denounces the recently reported...
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 | Oct 6, 2015 | News
“Communication helps to overcome prejudices, prevent negative stereotypes and build –or re-build– trust in societies,” Mr. Bielefeldt said, announcing a Regional Conference on ‘Broadening Cross-Boundary Communications’, to be held in Cyprus from 7 to 8 October 2015....
by kua_katariina | Sep 25, 2015 | News
Named as Peacemakers, Sheikh Al-Marwani and Ms. Giguiento join 28 other local actors from 22 conflict zones. Each Peacemaker has a unique personal history and approach to ending violence but all are religiously motivated and relatively unknown, have worked in an area...
by kua_katariina | Sep 14, 2015 | News
The meeting was convened by the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers, the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, which have joined forces to develop a...