Who is Who in Interreligious Dialogue

The KAICIID Who is Who in Interreligious Dialogue is an online directory of individuals active and expert in the field of IRD including religious leaders, policymakers, heads of international organizations, teachers, trainers and activists.  Search the directory to connect with experts and specialists from every region engaged in a wide variety of initiatives.

ACHARYA DR. LOKESH MUNI

Founder President, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti

Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni a versatile thinker, writer, poet and social reformer has been continuously making efforts for National character building, development of human values and establishing non- violence, peace and mutual co-operation in the society from last 33 years. He works for removing socia...

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Canon Mark Poulson

Canon, Inter Faith Relations, Diocese of London

Former Archbishop’s Secretary, Inter-Religious Affairs and National Advisor for Inter-Religious Affairs, Church of England

From 2014 to 2018, Canon Mark Poulson has served as Secretary for Inter-Religious Affairs to the Archbishop of Canterbury and National Inter-Religious Affairs Adviser for the Church of England. Prior to this Mark was the Vicar of St John’s Church, Southall for 11 years, where he and his family sti...

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HIS VIRTUE, SHEIKH UL-ISLAM ALLAHSHÜKÜR HUMMAT PASHAZADE

Sheikh ul-Islam, Caucasus

Chairman, Caucasus Muslims` Board

Secretary General, Baku International Centre for Interfaith and inter-Civilization Cooperation (BCIC)

Co-chair , CIS Interreligious Council

His Virtue Prof. Dr. Allahshukur Pashazade is the current Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims` Board (CMB), Secretary General of BCIC (Baku International Centre for Interfaith and Inter-Civilization Cooperation and Sheikh ul-Islam of Caucasus. Born in 1949, Azerbaijan, he received his religious educati...

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MR. JAMES PATTON

President & CEO, International Center for Religion and Diplomacy (ICRD)

James Patton has conducted international development, conflict transformation and social reconciliation for over two decades in more than a dozen countries, building collaborative networks and programs with the entire range of social and political actors in complex conflict environments. His non-gov...

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BHAI SAHIB MOHINDER SINGH AHLUWALIA

Chairman, British Sikh Consultative Forum

Co-President &Trustee, Religions for Peace (RfP)

Chair and Trustee, Museum of World’s Religions, UK

Member, Elijah Board of World Religious Leaders

Bhai Sahib is the third in line of Sikh religious leaders of Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ), and since 1995, Chairman of the Nishkam Group of Charitable Organisations, active in religious practice and propagation, social regeneration, heritage conservation and education, health and infrastru...

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RABBI DAVID ROSEN

International Director of Interreligious Affairs, American Jewish Committee

Rabbi David Rosen was the Chief Rabbi of Ireland and the senior rabbi of the largest Orthodox Jewish Congregation in South Africa. Today he is one of the most prominent Jewish leaders in the field of interreligious affairs. Career Summary: AJC‘s International Director of Interreligious Affairs and...

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DR. ABBAS SHOUMAN

Deputy Chair, Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif of Egypt
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DR. MOHAMMAD SAMMAK

Secretary-General, Islamic - Christian National Dialogue Committee, Lebanon

Secretary General, Islamic spiritual Summit (Sunni-Shiite-Druze-Alawite), Lebanon

Secretary, Arab Group for Christian-Muslim Dialogue

Co-President, Religions for Peace, New York

For Dr. Sammak, dialogue is a way of life. It is the culture of building bridges between peoples of different religions and cultures, and the art of searching for the truth in the point of view of the other. Career Summary: Secretary-General of Lebanon’s National Committee for Christian-Muslim Dia...

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DIRECTOR AUGUSTINA ELGA JOAN SARAPUNG

Director, Institute for InterFaith Dialogue in Indonesia

A. Elga J. Sarapung was born in Gorontalo, on August 1st, 1961. She studied theology, and specialized in the field of Missiology and Ecumenical (Oikoumene), which was developed specifically for the study of "Interfaith Relations and Dialogue", as well as "Religions for Justice and Peace&...

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SADHVI BHAGAWATI SARASWATI

Secretary-General, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance

President, Divine Shakti Foundation

Director, World-Famous International Yoga Festival, Parmarth

Sadhviji was raised in an American family in Hollywood, California and graduated from Stanford University. She was completing her Ph.D. when she left America in 1996 to come and live permanently at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. She has been living there for 22 years, engaged in spirit...

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