Month: September 2024
Mercy & Justice: A Youth Interfaith Dialogue
The Youth Interfaith Dialogue (Interfaith: Of Justice and Mercy) is an engaging dialogue session targeted to youths from various backgrounds to come together and discuss issues and opinions pertaining to the realm of Interfaith, Mercy and Justice. This event is one that aims to spark conversation on topics that are relevant…
From Woolf Institute to Friends
The last twelve months have perhaps been the most thorny, challenging period in terms of interfaith Dear Woolf Friends, We are now back from our summer break to report to you weekly about all the work we are doing at the Woolf Institute, as the new term is about to start.…
Nigerian Catholic archbishop provides clues to interfaith relations
Catholic spiritual leader in Nigeria’s capital Abuja calls on adherents of various religions to shun violence, pursue mutual respect and embrace brotherhood and solidarity Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja has made a case for improving interfaith relations in the country through cultural, ecumenical and religious dialogue. “There can be no good…
Journalists urged to promote freedom of religion, belief through reportage
Journalists in Plateau State have been asked to collaborate with civil society organizations to promote the Freedom of Religion or Belief, FoRB as this will mitigate some of the triggers of violent conflicts in society. The journalists were also urged to deploy the principles of conflict-sensitive reporting and do no harm…
NIREC’s prescription for Nigeria’s condition
Between June 22 and 24, 2022, the leaders of the Nigerian Muslim and Christian faith communities converged on the historical city of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, for the second quarter meeting of the Nigeria Inter-religious Council (NIREC). Ably led by the co-chairmen, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of…
The Power of Interreligious Dialogue in a Fragmented World
As the Secretary General of the only intergovernmental organization mandated to use interreligious dialogue to promote sustainable development, I talk often with global leaders about harnessing the power of religion to solve global crises. The modern geopolitical landscape is fraught with challenges that no single government can manage alone. Not only…
Academy for Cultural Diplomacy Cultural Diplomacy Research
Historical Examples of Inter-faith Dialogue Achievements Examples of Interfaith Dialogue that Contribute Toward the Understanding of Global Religious Traditions In this section, readers can find a list of historical examples of Inter-Faith dialogue as Cultural Diplomacy practiced by different actors and groups. Using different aspects of interfaith and religious relations in…