"PARTESS-COM" – March 2026 Update!
DCIF is happy to promote the EU-funded project PARTESS-COM. PARTESS strengthens 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.
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UPDATE MARCH 2026:
Beyond extremist threats, religious places of worship and religious communities face everyday risks such as theft, vandalism, and property damage. Therefore, securing places of worship requires routine prevention, clear reporting practices, and collaboration between communities and authorities. PARTESS-COM recently published its newest blog post, "Securing Places of Worship Beyond Extremism – Lessons from Milan", which you can read in full on its website:
https://www.scenor.at/post/securing-places-of-worship-beyond-extremism-lessons-from-milan
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
Inter Mu-Se – March 2026 Updates!
We are excited to invite you to Info Day 2 of the InterMu-Se project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at combatting discrimination and intolerance. The project focuses on addressing negative stereotypes against Jewish and Muslim communities and fostering trust and understanding between Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities. Beginning with Info Day 2, which takes place on 25 March 2026, DCIF will be hosting several events and workshops geared toward enhancing public understanding about how some communities face prejudice and providing religious leaders with the tools to facilitate inter-religious dialogue. If you'd like to attend and learn more about the InterMu-Se Project, please see our newsletter for more information.
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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