In order to ensure effective inclusion and participation, KAICIID believes organizations need to build the capacity of people seeking refuge to approach integration proactively and from a position of empowerment, equipped with dialogue skills.
The Network for Dialogue was initiated in 2018 by the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) in order to bring faith and civil society actors from around Europe together to promote the use of dialogue and develop more effective recommendations for social inclusion policies for migrants and refugees in Europe.
COVID-19 has become a global threat, endangering not only the health and welfare but also the peaceful coexistence and social cohesion of our communities. This guide provides practical examples and recommendations that spur the growth of existing interfaith initiatives, and the establishment of new ones, to address some of the many challenges related to COVID-19, while emphasising the development and strengthening of cross-community relations through dialogue.
In 2013, WOSM and KAICIID signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in this field of dialogue. Since then, KAICIID has become one of WOSM’s key partners, developing many joint activities at many events within and outside of Scouting. This started with the provision of an insightful and effective training for the Interreligious Forum of World Scouting on how organisations and individuals from different backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, ethnicities and nationalities can better
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.
In order to ensure effective inclusion and participation, KAICIID believes organizations need to build the capacity of people seeking refuge to approach integration proactively and from a position of empowerment, equipped with dialogue skills.