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Interfaith Movement at the United Nations – Past, Present, and Future

Session Description:

The 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago is commonly held to be the beginning of the interfaith movement. Interfaith dialogue is an increasingly popular response to religious conflict and religious nationalism. While practitioners employ a variety of approaches, the underlying purpose of all interfaith dialogue projects is to enhance religious tolerance and promote peaceful coexistence. World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February, after General Assembly designation in 2010. The General Assembly pointed out that mutual understanding and inter-religious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and established World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith.

  • Date
    August 14, 2023
  • Time
    1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Location
    E253d