World Congress of
Imams and Rabbis for Peace
A network of multicultural and multiform partners
Published on 2007-12-31 00:47:34
Out of concern for maintaining total neutrality of action, the Hommes de Parole Foundation has developed a policy, or network, of partnership that allies engagement, diversity and complementarity.
This network provides funding and/or expertise: foundations that bring in financial support and expertise in matters of dialogue between cultures, businesses that contribute theur strength of action through economic channels, associations that put their know-how, including their political dimension as representatives of the civil society, at the service of peace.
The Alliance of Civilisations
“Events of recent years have heightened the sense of a widening gap and lack of mutual understanding between Islamic and Western societies -- an environment that has been exploited and exacerbated by extremists in all societies. The Alliance of Civilizations is intended as a coalition against such forces, as a movement to advance mutual respect for religious beliefs and traditions, and as a reaffirmation of humankind’s increasing interdependence in all areas -- from the environment to health, from economic and social development to peace and security.”
The European Commission
The European Union respects and promotes the universal principles as laid down in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and its complementary International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Union’s activities are also based on the main international and regional instruments for the protection of human rights, including the European Convention on Human Rights. These instruments enshrine common values regarding fundamental freedoms and democratic principles, which are universal, indivisible and interdependent. Respect for these values is a condition for efficient development in any society.
www.europa.eu.int/comm
The Kingdom of Morocco
The Kingdom of Belgium
State of Qatar – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
Andalucia
ISESCO
Bismi Allah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim
ISESCO is a specialised intergovernmental organisation of the Islamic Conference Organisation (ICO) that works, inter alia on dialogue among cultures in bringing people closer together so to create a better world. It stands out as an essential intermediary and a leading contact to promote understanding and peace in the world thanks to its work in the field of education, science and culture.
www.isesco.org.ma
UNESCO
The meeting of imams and rabbis for peace is a most praiseworthy initiative. First of all because it is a unique dialogue, considering the complementary reality, with all parties discovering their germane values.
Together, you must convey a strong message asserting that reconciliation and peace are only possible if people get to know each other better. Education, which is an initiation to cultures, religions, ways of thinking and living, thus, is at the heart of the dialogue, not only in Europe but all over the world, especially in the Middle East. This dialogue authorises the assertion and recognition of the fact that the civilisation of good and evil is not the only civilisation, that dialogue must be rooted in reciprocity, equality and solidarity, without ideological prejudices or ulterior motives.
UNESCO stands with you in this project and will join you on this road to peace..
King Baudouin Foundation
Kingdom Holding Company
Baron and Baroness Benjamin and Ariane de Rothschild
“For over two centuries our family has maintained an ongoing dedication to the promotion of understanding and dialogue. We believe in the mutual enrichment of Judaism and Islam in linking tradition with progress and sharing a universal respect for human dignity.”
Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace
Guerrand-Hermès Foundation for Peace (GHFP) is a spiritual think-tank. It aims at fostering peace, harmony and understanding between people. GHFP act as a catalyst to effect positive changes in the world. Our main areas of engagement include interfaith, education, youth and livelihood.
www.ghfp.org
Accor Group
Accor is pleased to be a partner of this conference and in so doing, support the message of peace that it will be promoting.
This partnership fits the Group’s natural vocation which, through its presence the world over, structured with men and women of all origins, strives to further contacts, travel and exchanges around the earth, duly respecting the cultures and religions of all.
www.accor.com
Education For Life
Education For Life (EFL) is committed to helping people live their lives in a responsible, caring and respectful way. It offers skills that strengthen self and mutual understanding, communication and personal development - skills that are basic to people’s long-term well-being and peaceful cooperation. As well as the acquisition of life skills, the innovative programs of Education for Life focus on the development of caring connections within and between Israeli and Palestinian civil societies through their offices in Ramallah and Tel Aviv.
By understanding that all violence originates from fear and trauma, Education for Life offers a humane way of recognizing needs and increasing our ability to forge constructive relationship.
We hope our skills could be useful in the context of this extraordinary meeting.
www.efl.org
Havas - Euro RSCG Agency
The Evens Foundation
Putting in the centre the “other”, the Evens Foundation promotes “tools” in all disciplines that improve the dialogue between human beings, combat any form of discrimination, detect potential conflicts, try to intervene in a courageous way and develop the sense of responsibility, both individually and collectively.
www.evensfoundation.be
Kssour Agafay
Kssour Agafay is a world class cultural and international arts centre located in Marrakech, Morocco. The Wallpaper* magazine awarded Kssour Agafay the ‘Best Private Club’ in the world prize in January 2005. Within the scope of the objectives and the engagement of its owner Abel Damoussi, whose goal is the bringing together of peoples and cultures, the Kssour and the Kasbah Agafay have quite naturally and very generously supported the Seville congress.
Racines et Sources Foundation
The Racines et Sources foundation, Geneva, chaired by the Chief Rabbi Marc Raphaël Guedj, promote research and interfaith dialogue for peace. In addition, it proposes to open the identity by promoting the wisdom and the universal dimension of the Judaism without spirit of proselytism. Within this framework and in partnership with the Hommes de Parole foundation, it took part on the reflection on the initiative and in the design of the World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace.
The Ford Foundation
A fundamental challenge facing every society is to create political, economic and social systems that promote peace, human welfare and the sustainability of the environment on which life depends. We believe that the best way to meet this challenge is to encourage initiatives by those living and working closest to where problems are located; to promote collaboration among the nonprofit, government and business sectors; and to ensure participation by men and women from diverse communities and at all levels of society. In our experience, such activities help build common understanding, enhance excellence, enable people to improve their lives and reinforce their commitment to society.
www.fordfound.org
Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation
Edmond J. Safra was a legendary philanthropist who supported thousands of students, underwrote medical research, built and restored schools and synagogues as well as churches and mosques, endowed professorships, and contributed to countless humanitarian, religious, educational, and cultural causes worldwide. The Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation, which he established in 1999, draws continuing inspiration from its founder’s life and values. Committed, as Mr. Safra was, to bringing dignity and encouragement to those whose lives are marked by challenge, the Foundation’s work encompasses four grantmaking areas: Education; Science and Medicine; Religion; and Humanitarian Assistance, Culture, and Social Welfare.
Des penseurs dans la Cité
45 young people will attend the debates from France, Belgium and all over Europe.
An action initiated and lead by the association “Des Penseurs dans la Cité” in order to involve high-school pupils and young students from priority zone of education and allow them to participate to the building of dialogue and peace.
By their presence and their work at this congress, these pupils commit themselves to take a responsibility: to become, in their districts, their schools and their professional environment, a true "Generations of Peace".
City of Sarcelles
Karl Kahane Foundation
Med Bridge
Because Europe will be itself only if it remains faithful to its own values;
Because it has to face its responsibilities based on its own history;
Because its future is strongly linked to peace in the region;
Because the political role it plays does not measure up to its expectations;
We have created MedBridge Strategy Center.
This is also why MedBridge has decided to be a partner in the first World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace: to bridge religions and people through faith and dialogue.
The Elijah Academy
The Elijah Interfaith Academy is an inter-religious Think-tank, serving world religious leaders in reflecting upon issues of contemporary society and the role of religion in it. A board of world religious leaders was formed in Seville last year and several of its members will attend the Brussels meeting. The background paper prepared by the Elijah Academy for the Imams and Rabbis for Peace congress fits well with its mission of providing inter-religious research and position papers to world religious leadership and to the broader public, through its educational network. While the vision of the Interfaith Academy includes study of all major world religions, it is honoured to be involved in this Jewish-Muslim project, in service of world peace.
www.elijah.org.il
The three Cultures Foundation
Junta de Andalusia together with the Kingdom of Morocco decided in 1998 to create a forum that, based upon the principles of peace, dialogue and tolerance, promoted the meeting between people and cultures of the Mediterranean.
The Peres Centre for Peace together with the Palestinian National Authority and other people and institutions of Israel engaged with the dialogue and peace, decided to join later on and hence on 8 March 1999.
The Fundación Tres Culturas del Mediterráneo was constituted to promote the dialogue, peace and tolerance between the people and cultures of the Mediterranean.
www.tresculturas.org
Mercator Fund
European Network Against Racism
ENAR is a network of European NGOs working to combat racism in all EU member states. Its establishment was a major outcome of the 1997 European Year Against Racism. ENAR aims to fight racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, to promote equality of treatment between EU citizens and third country nationals, and to link local/regional/national initiatives with European initiatives. ENAR's vision is of a world free from racism.
www.enar-eu.org
CEJI - A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe
CEJI stands with individuals and organisations of all religions, cultures and backgrounds to promote a diverse and inclusive Europe. Our activities include delivering diversity education, facilitating and contributing to networks, enhancing inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue, advocacy at a European level.
Le Monde des Religions
Proche-Orient Info
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