Iman Foundation
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Non- Governmental and Other Organisations
- منظمة إيمان العالمية; Iman Stiftung; La Fundación Iman; La Fondation Iman; 该基金会Iman
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1st Floor, 34 South Molton Street, Mayfair, London, UK
- iman-worldwide
English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Chinese- Show
Aim
Strengthen international understanding and co-existence through the exchange of ideas, people, culture, and religion; promote inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue; promote intra-religious dialogue; challenge extremism, and promote mainstream voices.
History
The Iman Foundation was founded by Ribal Al-Assad. Ribal Al Assad is a leading Syrian global campaigner for democracy, freedom, and human rights, is also the founder and chairman of the Organisation for Democracy and Freedom in Syria ODFS, and is the son of Rifaat Al-Assad, the brother of late president Hafez Al-Assad.
IRD Activities
- Conferences, Interviews and Meetings on Inter-religious Dialogue and Co-Existence
The Iman Foundation participates in conferences or interviews and holds high-level diplomatic meetings around the globe to deliver speeches demonstrating the topics of inter-religious dialogue and co-existence. One example is the Conference of Young Leaders' Forum ‘Art as Cultural Diplomacy'. The Chairman of the Iman Foundation talked about the role of arts and culture in interfaith dialogue and cultural diplomacy, and expressed his belief that the arts can be a legitimate solution to solve problems arising from cultural misunderstanding
- Cultures of Spain Conference
The Iman Foundation co-organised the Cultures of Spain Conference. The conference gave the participants an insight into century's tradition of multiculturalism and inter-faith dialogue within the Andalusia region of Spain as well as an opportunity to analyse concrete examples of cultural diplomacy in practice. In addition, the conference introduced participants to a network of like-minded individuals, and allowed them to explore the rich cultural landscape of Andalusia, Spain. Also participants visited historic sites including the Alhambra in Granada, the Great Cathedral and Mosque in Cordoba (Mezquita de Cordoba), the Alcazar palace in Seville, and the Puente Nuevo (New Bridge) in Ronda.
Main Focus Countries of Activities
Berlin, Germany - Granada, Spain - Cordoba, Spain - Seville, Spain