BREAKOUT SESSION 4
“Many Cultures, One Humanity: The Role and Responsibility of Religious Leaders and FBOs in Building Peaceful and Inclusive Societies”
11:00-13:00, Tuesday, 20 Nov, Room 11
Within the United Nations, there is an increasing understanding of the role that religious leaders and faith-based organizations play in advancing the three pillars of the organization – peace and security, development and human rights. They are important actors in the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. FBOs are already vested in all processes of human development. Religious leaders are uniquely placed to mobilize support for peace at all levels of society. In conflict and post-conflict settings, religious leaders and faith-based organizations are oftentimes the primary catalysts of nonviolent transformation, reconciliation, and stability. The breakout session will provide an opportunity to exchange views and good practices in engaging with religious leaders and faith-based organizations involved in peacebuilding, national reconciliation, and the prevention of violent extremism.
SPEAKERS
Faisal Bin Abdulrahman Bin Muaammar
SECRETARY GENERAL, KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDUL AZIZ INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR INTERRELIGIOUS AND INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE (KAICIID)
Rabbi Michael Melchior
PRESIDENT, MOSAICA RELIGIOUS PEACE INITIATIVE
John Cardinal Onaiyekan
ARCHBISHOP OF ABUJA, NIGERIA
Rev. Victor H. Kazanjian Jr.
Executive Director of URI (the United Religions Initiative)
Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NETWORK FOR RELIGIOUS AND TRADITIONAL PEACEMAKERS
MODERATOR
Azza M. Karam
SENIOR ADVISOR ON CULTURE, UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA)