The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) hosted the second Advisory Forum meeting from 6 to 7 February to establish task forces that will direct the future work of the Forum. The issue-specific task forces will focus on Capacity Building in the Field of IRD, Governance and Common Citizenship, IRD Training, and Reconciliation and have established action plans for their work, explored synergies and discussed how they will advise KAICIID on its programmes.

Throughout the two days of plenary and breakout sessions, a theme emerged from the dialogue to focus on moving beyond tolerance of the ‘other’ to acceptance and mutual respect to secure social cohesion and peace. The Secretary General of KAICIID, Faisaal Bin Muaammar echoed this message in his address to the Advisory Forum in the closing session and emphasised the importance of interreligious dialogue in creating an environment for appreciation and mutual respect.