Ecumenical Youth Council in Europe
Seek unity between Christians and are engaged in the work for justice, peace & the integrity of creation.
Seek unity between Christians and are engaged in the work for justice, peace & the integrity of creation.
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.
Promote dialogue and understanding with other faiths, ideologies, and cultures, and the interests of freedom, tolerance and peace; intensify inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue with the other monotheistic religions, ideologies and cultures; contribute to the development of a common basis for the tolerant, peaceful co-existence of all religions and nations, both at national and supra-national levels; preserve, develop, perpetuate and disseminate Eugen Biser's theological and philosophical works and related themes, by means of scholarly studies, lectures, seminars and publications; disseminate Christianity's core values and impulses; encourage inter-Christian reconciliation and ecumenism; analyse spiritual and religious developments in all aspects of the human experience; organise lectures, symposia and seminars on themes relating to the Foundation, in co-operation with high-schools, academies and other educational and cultural organisations, as well as in industry; grant the Eugen Biser Award; increase access to the library of philosophical, theological and scholarly religious sources and reference-works assembled by Biser, alongside his archive of scholarly works.
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.
Bring together hundreds of historians and history educators to share experiences, to implement innovative learning about the past, discussing also sensitive and controversial issues, and therefore creating new and inclusive historical narratives.
Cooperate on conflict prevention and transformation, peaceful coexistence and reconciliation and encourage members of their communities to do the same.
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.
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