Israel-Palestine: Creative Regional Initiatives
Devoted to developing practical solutions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Devoted to developing practical solutions for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Foster interreligious dialogue at various levels and attempt to make interreligious dialogue an essential dimension of JSCA's One Mission; translate this on the practical level for most Jesuits, it means that the Secretariat strives to help them to understand the significance and the need for entering into dialogue with anyone of good will, especially in the context of religious conflicts, and encourage them to work together towards trust and co-operation, peace and harmony of life.
Promote peaceful coexistence through dialogue and understanding at global, regional and local levels.
Enhance interreligious and intercultural dialogue, thus fostering respect, understanding and cooperation among people, promote justice, peace and reconciliation and counteract the abuse of religion to justify oppression, violence and conflict; promote a responsible way of living the religious and spiritual dimension of individuals and society; promote respect and preservation of the sacred character of holy sites, as well as religious symbols; address the contemporary challenges to society, such as the dignity of human life, preservation of the environment, sustainable use of natural resources, ethical and religious education and poverty alleviation.
Educate both Muslims and non-Muslims about the just, gender equitable foundation of Islam; provide the community with Islamic jurisprudence that emphasizes gender equity and encourages intellectual growth, conflict resolution and leadership development; endorse advocacy and legal representation that promote KARAMAH's core value: that dignity is God-given.
Develop and implement the innovative, sustainable strategies for conflict transformation and community reconciliation in societies where ethnic, religious, sectarian, or political conflict threatens the possibility of a healthy, inclusive democracy and sustainable development.
Bring about mutual understanding and cooperation between religions, peace activities, refugee, and relief activities on a global scale, while at the same time contributing to setting up numerous international organisations and constructing schools and orphanages in many South Asian countries.
Promote freedom and liberty, peace, and justice; focus on consolidating democracy, the unification of Europe and the strengthening of transatlantic relations, as well as on development cooperation.
Act as an operating foundation; develop and promote programmes for which the Foundation retains full responsibility, while still remaining open to suggestions and cooperations; try out new ideas and methods and transfer them to society; seek to encourage others to take initiative into their own hands.
Encourage and help to the reflection and pastoral action of the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean.