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Love also impels us towards universal communion. No one can mature or find fulfilment by withdrawing from others. By its very nature, love calls for growth in openness and the ability to accept others as part of a continuing adventure that makes every periphery converge in a greater sense of mutual belonging.
– Papal Encyclical Letter on Fraternity and Social Friendship, Fratelli Tutti (2020: para. 95)
We commit to uniting around common values, goals and activities and establishing effective and long-lasting partnerships to protect and support refugees, those displaced by climate change, and their host countries…
Religious Leaders’ Statement at the Global Refugee Forum 2023
This conference is a collaboration between Global Ministries University (GMU), the Institute for Interreligious Dialogue and Islamic Studies (IRDIS) of Tangaza University, and the Harmony Institute of Nairobi, Kenya. Together, they are developing an interfaith online conference focused on global migration and solidarity, scheduled for February 2025 during the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week. With 184 million people living outside their country of nationality and 110 million forcibly displaced, global migration represents a major issue in our times. This conference highlights how religious communities and faith-based organisations contribute to countering division, exclusion, and discrimination often seen in migration discourse.
The conference, titled “Belonging Together: Migrants, Refugees, Displaced People, and Global Solidarity”, underscores that the human family is indivisible. Regardless of origin or residence status, people belong together. It emphasises humanity’s responsibility for mutual care, solidarity, and fostering inclusive communities.
In an age of growing polarisation, engaging in interfaith dialogue on migration and solidarity is crucial. Faith-based organisations, NGOs, and international agencies play a vital role in creating safe spaces for critical reflection and action, building alliances that promote human dignity while respecting diversity. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) envisions migration as an opportunity for development, prosperity, and progress, reflecting recent international discussions, including the UN Global Compact on Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. This conference contributes to that debate by focusing on the role of faith communities in responding to migration and displacement issues.
Dates: 6-8 February 2025
Event: International Interfaith Online Conference during the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
Interested participants are invited to submit papers for short presentations and mini-lectures on topics related to the conference’s overarching theme and influencing the fields of the three thematic tracks. Possible topics may include but are not restricted to the following:
Abstracts of 300 words are to be submitted until 1 October 2024 to:
Communication on accepted papers and presentations will be made by 15 November 2024.
Presentations during the parallel thematic sessions of this online conference shall not exceed 10 minutes, and each session is designed for a maximum number of the presentations to allow sufficient time for interaction between the attendees.
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