Promote the role of religions in the public sphere in Europe; contribute to dialogue between the major religions on societal issues; work for the recognition of religions' contribution to the common good in the institutions that shape the future of Europe.
Help young people gain essential skills, experience, confidence and resilience to successfully navigate adult life.
The National Commission for Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue collaborates with the Episcopal Conference of Chile to advise on knowledge and relationships with other Churches and religious groups in the country. The Commission also works with the Catholic community in coordinating different activities and participating in ecumenical initiatives and interreligious dialogue.
To disseminate the principles of religious liberty throughout the world, defend and safeguard the civil right of all people to worship or not to worship, to adopt a religion or belief of their choice, to manifest their religious convictions in observance, promulgation, and teaching, subject only to the respect for the equivalent rights of others, support the right of religious organizations to operate freely in every country by their establishing and owning charitable or educational institutions; and organize local, regional, and national chapters as well as seminars, and congresses.
Defend the rights and legitimate interests of the Jewish people, promote and satisfy community needs and interests, and also officially represent Jewish communities of the Euro-Asian region in the governments of a given region or countries and in international organisations, in cooperation with the organisations and associations of Jewish communities of individual states.
Cooperate on conflict prevention and transformation, peaceful coexistence and reconciliation and encourage members of their communities to do the same.
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.
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.
