European Council of Religious Leaders
Cooperate on conflict prevention and transformation, peaceful coexistence and reconciliation and encourage members of their communities to do the same.
Cooperate on conflict prevention and transformation, peaceful coexistence and reconciliation and encourage members of their communities to do the same.
Develop a pedagogy for a multicultural dialogue between people from different cultures and convictions in schools and in educational institutions; promote an education for democracy, citizenship and Human Rights in the context of Europe of today; live together in a multicultural Europe; respect and support all individuals to be able to develop her/his full potential as a human being.
Serve as a platform aimed at bringing together youth organizations and communities from all religions present in Europe, advancing common action for peace.
Foster the unity of the Jewish people, to strive for the fulfilment of its aspirations and ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage; combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism and xenophobia through education, justice, and security, in cooperation with national governments and European institutions; monitor legislative initiatives that can threaten Jewish life and traditions on European and national levels and to take immediate actions to protect Jewish interests; promote a balanced European policy towards Israel, to defend its image, which is continuously vilified by dangerous propaganda, and assist in the construction of a healthy dialogue between Europeans and Israelis; enhance inter-religious dialogue and understanding; ensure the memory and education of the Shoah, and to fight against those who distort or deny its memory by organising commemoration events, visits to the concentration and death camps, and promoting educational programmes; contribute to a democratic European society based on peace, understanding, and tolerance; protect Jewish lives and to defend the individual rights of Jews to practise Judaism and its traditions freely and to monitor and combat all hostile legislative initiatives in this respect; assist in the revitalisation of the once rich Jewish life in parts of Europe and to help small communities to develop and flourish; create opportunities for community leaders to establish ties with one another and share their experiences and ideas.
Contribute to the field of reflection on the contemporary religious thought, both from the human sciences and theological perspective.
Practice interfaith work through the principles of inclusion, openness and mutual appreciation; believe that young people from different religions and cultures can live together peacefully and that society should be inclusive; aim to create a new mind-set and bring about positive change; believe that young people should not only be active participants in interfaith work, but should be leaders within the movement at every level; believe in, and will actively use, peer-to-peer learning, training and mentoring, recognising that we all have something to learn from one another; and operate through a non-hierarchical structure, with people taking roles according to their relevant skills, but utilising horizontal, inclusive decision making processes and ways of working.
Bring religious and non-religious groups together to work in partnership and in dialogue with the European Union, on EU policy priorities, with particular reference to the 'economic, social and territorial cohesion' of Europe; build a common European Platform to combat discrimination and prejudice, and promote harmony and shared values between different religious and non-religious traditions, through joint activities including dialogue, exchanges and social actions for the common good; develop a shared language between religions, philosophical organisations, and politicians on key issues and policies for the future of Europe.
To train students to understand and manage religious diversity in order to build equitable and peaceful communities. It focuses on Christian-Muslim relations and on the role of women in creating a culture of peace
Envision a vibrant, sustainable Jewish communal life in Europe with strong youth and student involvement; seek to strengthen Jewish communities and European society through Jewish student activism and advocacy; connect peer-led, independent Jewish student unions throughout Europe, and support them in fulfilling the aspirations of the Jewish people, developing Jewish religious, spiritual, cultural and social heritage, and ensuring continuity.
Give the territorial churches a common voice in their relationship to the state and the society and in ecumenical relationships; have a variety of partnerships and dialogues through parishes, pastors and other contacts.