"InterMu-Se" Update - April 2025!
Inter-religious coalition building
against anti-Muslim hatred and
anti-Semitism
InterMu-Se held its second Interim Project Steering Committee Meeting in Paris, bringing together partners from across Europe. Hosted by Coexister at Les Arches Citoyennes, the two-day meeting offered space for reflection, shared learning, and coordinated planning as the project reaches its halfway point. One of the key moments was the presentation of findings from national research on intercultural and inter-religious cooperation. Partners shared insights from their own contexts, highlighted challenges faced by religious communities and the unique efforts underway to promote dialogue and mutual respect. The findings have been compiled into a transnational report available in five languages, with the aim of supporting future community initiatives across Europe. More
DCIF marks the UN Day of Peace with Conference on 'Building Peaceful and Resilient Communities in Our Cities'
This year, the Dublin City Interfaith Forum (DCIF) marked the UN Day of Peace by organizing a series of events that brought together peers and friends from Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and across Ireland. The program included a one-day conference hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and focused on the role of faith communities in addressing challenges posed by polarization and division in community. There were visits to various places of worship around the city, and a seminar exploring on the critical role that faith communities play in responding to the climate crisis. We extend our gratitude to all speakers, facilitators, volunteers, and guests for making these events possible..
Details and reports on these events in our newsletter here
"PARTESS-COM" Participatory approaches to protecting place of worship, schools and community centres
DCIF is delighted to announce the launch of PARTESS-COM, a new EU-funded project aimed at strengthening the preventive protection of religious communities and places of worship across Europe. By developing a knowledge-sharing platform and mobile app, the project brings together experts, faith communities, and authorities to foster cooperation and increase resilience. Learn more: www.partess-com.eu
SAFE HAVEN NEWS!
When local community leaders, faith leaders and community gardaí come together to look at the issues of hate and extremism, it presents a rare opportunity to get to know one another, share experiences and reflect on the harm and impact whilst identifying areas of common concern. Commencing on the 20th March 2025, attendees will start sessions from 5.30 pm. Over 6 weeks, Safe Haven training will help participants learn to:
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Recognise – hate speech, hate crime, radicalisation and violent extremism;
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Report – through statutory and non-statutory mechanisms such as the independent iReport, An Garda Síochána, Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission and Intergovernmental Agencies; Support – through interfaith activities, victim support referral, pastoral care, restorative practices and coalition-building.
DCIF Safe Haven advocate, Bridget O'Flaherty sharing experience of SH training
The 'Faiths in Focus' Project
We were thrilled to work with the amazing team at Chester Beatty with support from the Heritage Council Ireland in developing "Faiths in Focus". This project fosters an understanding and harmony amidst diverse faith communities in Dublin City. Click on the title to watch the insightful video series showcasing the profound dialogues among DCIF colleagues stimulated through the exploration of religious artifacts from the fabulous collection at the museum.
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