Together with our partners and stakeholders, KAICIID impacts some of the furthest and toughest corners of the world with the transformative power of interreligious and intercultural dialogue. But we know that we cannot do this alone.

Our partnerships range from religious institutions and faith-based organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations, universities, academic institutions and grassroots organizations.

Working with others deepens and multiplies the impact of our work, supports advocacy and awareness raising, increases training and capacity building, and helps us contribute to the United Nations’ goal of “building forward better.” Our partners understand that in order to put an end to conflict and crisis, and to build peaceful, cohesive communities, we need to recognize the importance of the common values which bind us together.

While KAICIID has longstanding cooperation with numerous organizations and institutions, we have also concluded formal partnerships with over a dozen organizations through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and as part of our External Relations Strategic Framework.

KAICIID has also played an advisory role to intergovernmental and governmental institutions that require expertise in engaging faith-based organizations through dialogue processes. Conversely, the Centre has helped religious actors and faith-based organizations better understand the strategies and frameworks of intergovernmental and governmental institutions.

To that end, the Centre has provided capacity-building and resources to partners to better incorporate dialogue in peacebuilding and development work. Our support for partners is closely connected to global development agendas, including Agenda 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Centre upholds the UN Declaration on Human Rights, the UNESCO Culture Conventions and their operational activities. Similar to UNESCO’s approach to the 2030 Agenda, KAICIID aims at contributing to peaceful societies and inclusion, by enhancing the exercise of fundamental freedoms, strengthening participatory systems of dialogue to foster respect for cultural and religious diversity and promoting gender equality.

3rd European Policy Dialogue Forum on Refugees and Migrants (19–20 October)

The 3rd European Policy Dialogue Forum on Refugees and Migrants builds on the two previous Forums. It focuses on the ways in which religious organizations, policymakers and recent arrivals to Europe can encourage the participation of refugees and migrants in developing more inclusive societies in Europe.

High-Level Dialogue on Social Cohesion (21 October)

The need for structured exchanges between religious leaders and policymakers is becoming more pressing. Polarising influences are challenging the social cohesion of Europe and rising mistrust against minorities. In high-level dialogues, religious leaders and policymakers will address ways to counter hate speech.

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30-31 October 2019

KAICIID brought together more than 190 faith leaders, policymakers, state actors, civil society representatives, journalists, educators and dialogue practitioners in Vienna, Austria to discuss ways of preventing and countering the growing global phenomenon of hate speech. The conference saw the participation of leading representatives of Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and other faith communities who gathered to speak up and raise public awareness of the need to prevent and delegitimise hate speech.

From interreligious dialogue toolkits and guides, to online courses, policy briefs and webinars, check out our resources that can support your work and help you promote peace through dialogue.

As set forth in the Agreement establishing the Centre, a Consultative Forum composed of up to 100 members of the major world religions and religious and cultural institutions and communities shall be established. The purpose of the Advisory Forum is to support the activities of the Board and advise on their programs. The Advisory Forum will provide content to the Centre's activities by providing a broader global perspective from all regions of the world. Its members will also form working groups, as directed by the Board of Directors, to address certain themes and issues. Its members, who shall be appointed for a renewable term of four years, will meet at least once a year. Members of the Advisory Forum shall serve in their individual capacities but take independent decisions as far as possible by consensus or, if not achieved, by a two thirds majority.