IRD Activities

• Universal Code of Conduct on Holy Sites

  In cooperation with One World in Dialogue, Religions for Peace, and Search for Common Ground, the Oslo Center has developed a Universal Code of Conduct on Holy Sites. Many conflicts around the world cannot be solved unless special attention is paid to holy sites. Consequently, there is a need for a mechanism to regulate and protect holy sites and help to prevent and minimise conflicts. A universally implemented Code of Conduct on Holy Sites could be used to promote peace and reconciliation between people of different ethnic and religious communities and diverse nationalities. Visible inter-religious respect and cooperation around a Universal Code of Conduct on Holy Sites, therefore, would not only increase the possibility of people visiting their sacred places safely, but also minimise religious tension internationally and act as a model for further cooperative efforts. Furthermore, political acceptance for such a code would provide support to religious leaders attempting to safeguard holy sites and could diminish the negative role of religion within political tensions as well.

Main Focus Countries of Activities

World