International Dialogue Centre to Host Conference on Social Inclusion of Migrants and Refugees
In Portugal, Network for Dialogue Member MEERU Creates a Culture of Welcome
EUROPEAN POLICY DIALOGUE FORUM 2021, 19-21 OCTOBER, LISBON (PORTUGAL) AND VIRTUALLY
Overview of the Forum European society is characterized by growing ethnic, national and religious diversity. At the same time, there is a rise in populism and agitation against this diversity which is often expressed through social exclusion, hate speech and narratives of fear. Interreligious and intercultural dialogue are central to addressing these divisions. Religious actorsContinue reading EUROPEAN POLICY DIALOGUE FORUM 2021, 19-21 OCTOBER, LISBON (PORTUGAL) AND VIRTUALLY
MEERU | Abrir Caminho: who we are and how we use dialogue as a key instrument to build true bonds of affection
We usually say that MEERU | Abrir Caminho started before it was established when, in the spring of 2016, Safaa, Mahmood, Omar and Rafif – a family who had run away from Syria – arrived in Barcelos, a town in the north of Portugal. They were welcomed by a group of young people who livedContinue reading MEERU | Abrir Caminho: who we are and how we use dialogue as a key instrument to build true bonds of affection