The event will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This year’s theme is Freedom of Religion and Belief for Building Peace and Fighting Islamophobia and Radical Ideologies.
The conference is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic 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 space for discussion and raise awareness of cultural and religious diversity, mutual recognition, equality and the necessity of freedom of religion for all. Since the beginning of the Russian 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 are promoted that feed discrimination and hostility. Recent events highlight the need for intercultural and interreligious dialogue to promote mutual understanding, tolerance and respect. Such dialogue also leads to solidarity and peaceful coexistence in times of crises and conflicts.
You can watch the live broadcast of the conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37BfCKcYznA .
Program:
8:30-9:25 Registration, welcome, invocation
Robert Řehák, Mohamed Mosaad Abdelaziz Mohamed
9:25– 09:45 Introductory remarks
Speakers: 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”
Speakers: Tomáš Halík, Iman Abou Atta, Tasnim Butt, Mohamed Elsanusi
11:30–12:45 Panel II on the topic “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 Shared lunch
13:45–15:00 Panel III on the topic “How Can Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue Help to Restore Peace?”
Speakers: Martin Rötting, Hana Bendcowsky, Sheikh Al Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah, Mohamed Mosaad Abdelaziz Mohamed
15:00-15:15 Closing remarks
Greg Mitchell, Alwi Abdurrahman Shiba
