Promote coexistence and dialogue, in particular by hosting mixed groups of Israelis and Palestinians for short stays in Switzerland, and encouraging exchanges with Switzerland, welcoming the Swiss host families for short stays in Israel and Palestine.

Cooperate in the service to poor people and in the various activities of Sant'Egidio without being part of the community in a strict sense.

Promote the sanctity, equity, and harmony of life; seek to contribute to the transformation of society by nurturing moral and spiritual awareness, enhancing a sense of belonging, promoting respect for diversity, addressing conflict, and advancing social justice for individuals and communities; adhere to religious and human values that promote justice and peace, respect pluralism and diversity, and encourage ecological conservation; work cooperatively with national and local governmental agencies and with civil society institutions to best address the concerns and rights of society; seek transparency with partners and donor organisations; encourage a culture in which freedom of expression and belief, democratic decision making, consensus-building, and gender equity are valued and practiced; empower and equips workers and leaders with practical, analytical, and creative skills that empower them to achieve their goals and objectives.

Promote dialogue between cultures and civilisations and foster research and debates on conflict transformation related issues; promote constructive dialogue amongst and between actors in the Arab and Muslim Worlds.

Advocate freedom of expression and of the media, freedom of assembly, equality, and the protection of minorities; help member states fight corruption and terrorism and undertake necessary judicial reforms; promote human rights through international conventions; monitor member states' progress in these areas and make recommendations through independent expert monitoring bodies.

Work domestically and internationally to promote cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, to counter cultural and religious intolerance, to cultivate responsible and balanced journalism, and to inspire unity and friendship through music.

Create an opportunity for everybody to hear the Christian gospel, and encourage people to live with love for one's neighbour.

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.

The Department of Promotion of Unity and Dialogue aims to encourage fraternal relations between historical churches, Christian churches and movements, and to engage in dialogue with the great religions present in Colombia.

Advance intrareligious, interreligious, and intercultural dialogue and engagement around the world, by supporting scholarship, training, and action; promote the principle that dialogue flourishes through interpersonal relationships grounded in trust, mutual respect, and a common search for understanding; teach the skills of critical thinking and deep dialogue that develop the capacity to reconcile differences, such that a healthy civic society can create a quality of life for all citizens in a community, through both political and nonpolitical processes.