KAICIID

16/10/2025

Advancing Peace Through Dialogue 🌍🤝

The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) convened a Joint Session of its Council of Parties—comprising the Kingdom of , the Republic of , the Kingdom of , and the —and its Board of Directors, representing the world’s major religions: , , , , and .

Opening the session, Ambassador Almeida Ribeiro , KAICIID’s Acting Secretary-General, underlined the importance of connection and collaboration between the Centre’s Governing Bodies and the Secretariat. He noted that meeting in person helps strengthen trust and communication and acknowledged the “fundamental role that the Governing Bodies play in guiding KAICIID’s activities throughout the year.”

He further expressed his gratitude to the Honorable Members for their continued support and guidance, affirming KAICIID’s unwavering commitment to promoting its noble objectives with determination and enthusiasm.

The Joint Session highlighted KAICIID’s unique dual governance model, which unites secular authorities and in a shared mission to advance mutual understanding, , and sustainable peace through .

16/10/2025

Advancing Peace Through Dialogue 🌍🤝

The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) convened a Joint Session of its Council of Parties—comprising the Kingdom of , the Republic of , the Kingdom of , and the —and its Board of Directors, representing the world’s major religions: , , , , and .

Opening the session, Ambassador Almeida Ribeiro, KAICIID’s Acting Secretary-General, underlined the importance of connection and collaboration between the Centre’s Governing Bodies and the Secretariat. He noted that meeting in person helps strengthen trust and communication and acknowledged the “fundamental role that the Governing Bodies play in guiding KAICIID’s activities throughout the year.”

He further expressed his gratitude to the Honorable Members for their continued support and guidance, affirming KAICIID’s unwavering commitment to promoting its noble objectives with determination and enthusiasm.

The Joint Session highlighted KAICIID’s unique dual governance model, which unites secular authorities and in a shared mission to advance mutual understanding, , and sustainable peace through .

15/10/2025

Faith in Dialogue for the New Agenda for

Hosted at the Bahá’í International Community’s Office (), this high-level brought together diplomats, UN agencies, and faith-based leaders to reaffirm a shared vision: keeping faith in as a cornerstone of .
With opening remarks by the Co-Chair (representing ) and representatives from the Permanent Missions of Austria (), Portugal (), and Saudi Arabia (), the discussion focused on embedding cooperation into global , empowering and as equal partners in prevention and recovery, and strengthening -led approaches to mediation and trauma healing.

Co-organized with partners including , , , , , and , the event underscored that sustaining as a daily discipline is essential to rebuilding trust, advancing reconciliation, and shaping a more inclusive .

14/10/2025

As part of ongoing efforts to promote and strengthen the values of citizenship and among ’s diverse communities, His Excellency Aydin Marouf, the Region’s Minister for Minority Affairs, received a delegation from the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID). The delegation included several members of KAICIID’s Interreligious Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation in the Arab World (IPDC).

The meeting explored opportunities for collaboration and the development of a strategic between the and . Both sides discussed launching joint to foster and mutual understanding among Iraq’s various and communities, supporting national efforts to strengthen social cohesion and promote lasting across the country.

📸 Photo credit: Media Office of the Kurdistan Region’s Minister for Minority Affairs.

10/10/2025

KAICIID Acting Secretary-General Addresses PaRD Annual Forum 2025
At the PaRD Annual Forum 2025 in , the Acting Secretary-General of the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), ambassador António de Almeida Ribeiro delivered a recorded message during the Opening Plenary “From Vision to Action: Faith in Practice.”
In his remarks, the ASG reaffirmed KAICIID’s steadfast commitment to faith-inspired action for sustainable development, , and .

He further underscored that food , , and are deeply intertwined challenges, threatening not only lives and livelihoods but also and .
Drawing on examples from and the , the ASG highlighted how and its partners are linking and food security through community-led, climate-resilient initiatives — empowering leaders to foster , resilience, and access in crisis zones.

“Across the world, faith actors are showing us what is possible. Now, it is up to us to match their courage with action — turning local solutions into lasting change.”

10/10/2025

On 11 September, Mr. Abderrahim El Ayadi, Head of the School Life Department at the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, met with the KAICIID Arab Region Programme team to present the Ministry’s projects in the Kingdom of Morocco.

These initiatives aim to foster a culture of tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect within educational institutions, as part of the national strategy to counter hate speech and violent extremism.

🤝 During the meeting, the Programme team expressed its appreciation to Mr. El Ayadi for his continued support to the Basiss Al-Amal Association – Kelaat Sraghna in implementing three dialogue projects supported by :
• Young Ambassadors for Tolerance
• Young Ambassadors Against Hate Speech 2.0
• Shared Citizenship

🌍 This partnership has led to:
• Training teachers and students on the values of tolerance and coexistence.
• Empowering young people with the tools and knowledge to act as ambassadors of tolerance in their schools and communities.
• Establishing eight Peace Clubs across educational institutions to promote shared citizenship and social cohesion.

09/10/2025

ast month, KAICIID was pleased to support the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism Youth Bootcamp, “Inclusive by Design, Global by Impact,” held in hashtag in partnership with UNESCO.
The Bootcamp brought together 27 young hashtag from around the world to explore innovative ways to make their cities more inclusive.
KAICIID took part in a panel discussion entitled “The Role of in Contemporary Society, Worldwide and in ,” highlighting the importance of fostering a common language between religious leaders, hashtag people, and to build cohesive and inclusive societies.

KAICIID also nominated two young leaders from the European Policy Dialogue Forum (EPDF) network to participate in the week-long training:

· Cllr Cylcia Manwa, an elected local councillor from the , and
· Sintia Lemegne, a KAICIID Catalyst for Cohesion grantee from , whose interview is prominently featured in the event’s video recap.

Cllr Cylcia Manwa shared:
“This UNESCO Bootcamp was truly life changing. I met so many amazing people and heard touching stories and insightful voices. The experience has empowered me to tackle racism and discrimination in an innovative and inclusive way within my community, and it has connected me with a network of like-minded young people who share the same global vision for our future.”

— Cllr Cylcia Manwa, Deputy Cabinet Member for Equality and Inclusion, Thurrock Council, UK

🎥 Watch the video below to learn more about this inspiring initiative:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QRGk8vUbqM

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In this 3-minute video, discover the essence of the ICCAR UNESCO Bootcamp produced by Nova Project: young changemakers from around the world gathering in Sic...

09/10/2025

This week in Istanbul, KAICIID joined faith and development partners from around the world for the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) meetings — including the General Assembly of Members, Annual Forum, and Leadership Meeting.
Under the theme “Faith-Inspired Action for Food Security, Justice, and Well-Being,” discussions explored how faith-based actors, governments, multilateral organizations and other stakeholders can work together to address today’s most pressing global challenges — from food insecurity to conflict and inequality.
KAICIID shared experiences from the field, including highlighting the impact of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) in Nigeria — one of the largest and most inclusive interreligious platforms supported by the Centre.
As co-lead of PaRD’s Gender Equality and Empowerment and SDG16 Workstreams, KAICIID continues to champion dialogue as a bridge between faith and policy, fostering partnerships that transform shared values into collective action.
👏 Congratulations to the newly elected PaRD Steering Board! KAICIID looks forward to continued collaboration to strengthen faith-based partnerships for peace, justice, and sustainable development.

📸 Credit: © PaRD / Maurice Weiss

08/10/2025

Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UPEACE,

On the margins of in , the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), represented by its Acting Secretary-General, Ambassador António de Almeida-Ribeiro, renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University for Peace (UPEACE), reaffirming the shared commitment of both institutions to promote , understanding, and .

The official signing ceremony took place at the Permanent Mission of the Republic to the United Nations, with H.E. Ambassador Ramu Damodaran, Permanent Observer for to the in New York, The renewed agreement seeks to expand collaboration in research, , and policy , strengthening cooperation between academic and platforms dedicated to advancing , mutual respect, and social cohesion.

08/10/2025

KAICIID is proud to have convened a High-Level Roundtable that brought together women expert from 23 conflict-affected countries for a direct with policymakers in .
Hosted in partnership with the Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros — represented by the Honourable Secretary of State Ana Isabel Xavier — and the Instituto Diplomático, the discussion was further enriched by our partners at ICAN – International Civil Society Action Network and reflected on the 25th Anniversary of the Security Council Resolution 1325 and how the public and security sector can support the ownership of the WPS agenda by peacebuilders on the ground.

This exchange underscores one of KAICIID’s key priorities- creating and holding safe space where builds trust across divides.

At the International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID, we work at the intersection of and , creating safe spaces where builds trust across divides.
Inclusive dialogue, like today’s exchange between grassroots and policymakers, generates innovative and sustainable approaches to .

29/09/2025

Tomorrow in Lisbon 🇵🇹: Women who defied war to build peace engage in with policymakers to shape more inclusive, value-driven approaches to and , at the historic Palácio das Necessidades.

To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ICAN will convene a High-Level Roundtable bringing together 21 women , including Afghanistan, Palestine, and Ukraine, together with security and public sector experts and officials, including the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Ana Isabel Xavier.

👉 Follow along as we highlight this unique dialogue that bridges policy and local action at a moment when the world needs it most.

Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros de Portugal
International Civil Society Action Network - ICAN

23/09/2025

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On the occasion of the 95th Saudi National Day ( ), the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) conveys its warmest congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people, with best wishes for continued progress and prosperity.