Biography Narrative

Dr. Rania Al Ayoubi is a Syrian scholar-activist. She holds a PhD in Islamic studies and a master’s degree in Islamic studies from the Graduate Theological Foundation, USA, and a bachelor’s in fundamentals of religion from Omdurman University, Faculty of Fundamentals of Religion in Sudan. She is also a certified trainer from Conviston College, UK focusing on accelerated learning, creative mathematics, and consultation in family and educational relationships.

Dr. Alayoubi lectures at Jordanian and Syrian universities and has participated in several conferences and seminars in the Middle East, Europe and America. In her capacity as a lecturer and certified trainer, she has designed many courses in public relations, human resources, communication, effective dialogue, family relations and professional teaching. She is keen to promote women’s participation and role in interreligious dialogue and firmly believes that women can play a crucial role in dialogue processes.

Interreligious Activities and Initiatives

The role of women in promoting dialogue as a life style in multi-religious societies

Women play a major role in society, as they are half of society and educate the other half. We cannot deny their role in promoting a culture of dialogue, encouraging family and then community dialogue, and promoting communication, love, coexistence and peace. From here came the idea of ​​launching this initiative, where a number of activities were implemented targeting teachers, as well. It targeted the mothers and ladies of the community, male and female students, young men and women and children through workshops and cultural programs such as theater, sports and reading. The Sunday school counselors were also trained on the use of interactive theater and the football of tolerance to promote a culture of dialogue and renounce violence, in addition to cartoon cards and interactive games. These activities were implemented with students of all ages, and a workshop was held for school teachers under the title: The role of women from the point of view of men. The importance of women’s participation in the public sphere was highlighted, and the problems that impede women’s participation were identified and solutions were proposed, as well as a workshop on the role of the mother in promoting a culture of dialogue and coexistence.