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Ref. DC 174(2016) 2016 Exchange on the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue : the role of education in the prevention of radicalisation Strasbourg, 07.11.2016- The role of education in the prevention of radicalisation leading to terrorism and violent extremism will be the main theme at the 2016 Council of Europe Exchange on the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue. It will take place at the Palais de l’Europe (room 1, Webcast), on 9-10 November 2016, following the World Forum for Democracy. The Exchange provides a platform for dialogue between public authorities, religious communities and organisations representing non-religious beliefs, and broader civil society on topics of particular importance to the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue. Opening statements will be delivered by Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland, by the Chair of the Ministers’ Deputies Ambassador Katrin Kivi, by PACE President Pedro Agramunt and by the Chair of the Human Rights Commission of the Conference of INGOs Michel Aguilar. The 9th edition of the Exchange envisages two sub-themes: · Education for democratic citizenship in the context of cultural and religious diversity; · Empowering women and the role of the family in countering radicalisation and violent extremism. The event will gather senior delegates of religious communities (Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Muslims), representatives of non-religious convictions, interreligious groups, NGOs, youth delegates, experts, academics, as well as mainstream media professionals and international organisations’ officials. Focus The role of education in the prevention of radicalisation leading to terrorism and violent extremism is highlighted in the Action Plan on the “fight against violent extremism and radicalisation leading to terrorism” adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 19 May 2015. Education is also a key component of the Action Plan on “Building Inclusive Societies”. Previous editions of the Exchange : - 2008 and 2009, Strasbourg : “Teaching religious and convictional facts – A tool for acquiring knowledge about religions and beliefs in education” ; - 2010, Ohrid (“the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”) and 2011, Luxembourg : “The role of the media in fostering intercultural dialogue, tolerance and mutual understanding: freedom of expression of the media and respect towards cultural and religious diversity” ; - 2012, Durrës (Albania) : “Taking responsibility for tomorrow’s Europe: the role of young people in the religious dimension of intercultural dialogue” ; - 2013, Yerevan : “Freedom of religion in today’s world: challenges and guarantees” ; - 2014, Baku : “Intercultural dialogue: interaction between culture and religion” ; - 2015, Sarajevo : « Building inclusive societies” Background The Council of Europe has pioneered closer unity and common understanding in Europe since it was founded in 1949 and specifically with the European Cultural Convention of 1954. Increasing migration and globalisation have provided a stimulus for European societies to rethink the approach to cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity. Since then, the term “intercultural dialogue” has found its way into more and more international conventions, recommendations and declarations. In 2005, the 3rd Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe in Warsaw formally confirmed the mission of the Organisation to systematically encourage intercultural dialogue. In 2006, in the framework of the Russian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers, the International Conference on “Dialogue of Cultures and Inter-Faith Co-operation”, known as the “Volga Forum”, established an initial framework for this dialogue. In 2007, in the context of its Chairmanship, San Marino set up the first European conference on “The religious dimension of intercultural dialogue”. In May 2008, the White Paper on intercultural dialogue “Living together as equals in dignity”, highlighted the contribution of both religious and secular groups to European cultural heritage; and it is today widely recognised as the reference document on managing diversity in a democratic way. More information – Programme – Webcast Contact: Giuseppe Zaffuto, Spokesperson/Press officer, tel. +33 3 90 21 56 04 |
