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10/12/2025

Peace and rights activist Magda Zenon, a member of the ICAN WASL network, speaks about gender based violence as a structural cost to , not only a personal tragedy.

She stresses that its impact is long term, shaping health, work, families, and entire . She also challenges the idea that violence affects only the vulnerable. For her, gender based violence cuts across every class and every status, with consequences no society can afford to ignore.

For her, a world free of gender based violence is one where move from commitment to action.

The 16 Days conclude, but the work of and acting continues.


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10/12/2025

Yesterday, we were proud to officially open the Global Gathering of the 10-Year Anniversary of the KAICIID Fellows Programme.

It is a special moment for KAICIID to reflect with its dialogue practitioners, partners and friends that joined this celebratory event on a decade of global impact, transformation, and shared commitment to dialogue.

The opening ceremony set the tone for two powerful days of connection, celebration, and visioning the next decade. We are especially grateful to be joined by those who guided KAICIID in its early years, whose vision and dedication laid the foundations for this Programme, now flourishing after a decade of impact, including the former Secretary General, H.E. Faisal Bin Muaammar, KAICIID Board Members, former colleagues and Fellows.

“If the past ten years have shown us anything, it is that when people choose dialogue, they create change that is real, lasting, and contagious.”– H.E. Amb. António de Almeida Ribeiro, Acting Secretary General, KAICIID

With over 550 Fellows in 104 countries, the Programme has become a global movement for peace across religions, cultures, and communities.

✨ Stay tuned for more highlights from this milestone event.

10/12/2025

On the International Human Rights Day, is proud to formalize a long-standing with the United Religions Initiative (URI) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The ceremony took place yesterday on the sidelines of the 10-Year Anniversary of the Fellows Programme.

This marks a new phase of structured between two global institutions committed to , , and on pressing challenges.

“This MoU represents the beginning of a new phase of collaboration in the area of interreligious dialogue — a phase that will inspire further action.” – Ambassador António de Almeida Ribeiro, Acting Secretary General, KAICIID

Looking forward to working with URI in the years ahead as we translate this agreement into meaningful initiatives on the ground and beyond.

10/12/2025

📍 Lisbon | 10 December 2025

We opened Day 2 with the preview of KAICIID’s 10-Year Anniversary short film which showcased a visual journey into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of Fellows from around the world over the last decade.

The panel that followed brought the message to life:
Real transformation begins when dialogue moves beyond ideas and touches the lived experiences, stories, and hearts of people.

🗣 “Dialogue is not a method. It’s a human experience.”
🗣 “I found the courage to speak — and someone finally listened.”

Stay tuned for the full version of the film to be released in January 2026!

10/12/2025

Last night, we celebrated the of the 2025 .

Their year took them from Amman to Jakarta to Lisbon, learning, engaging, and shaping dialogue in diverse contexts. Each step built the foundation for the projects and commitments they now carry forward.

This graduation stands within a larger milestone. Ten years of the Fellows Programme and a that continues to grow in reach and impact.

Congratulations to our 2025 . Your next chapter begins here.

10/12/2025

Celebrating a new generation of dialogue leaders. Yesterday evening, the 2025 Fellows cohort officially graduated as during a special joint celebration held together with the 10th Dinner of the Fellows Programme

Surrounded by more than 100 alumni from across the world, the new graduates were warmly welcomed into KAICIID's global network of over 500 dialogue practitioners.

The evening. created a symbolic bridge between a of and the future that the Fellows across cohorts are now shaping by bringing together past generations of Fellows and the newest graduates of the programme.

Join us in congratulating the outstanding 2025 Cohort as they begin their journey as KAICIID alumni, ready to lead, inspire, and collaborate across borders.

09/12/2025

Jenny Eugenia Canau calls on all of us to question our roles in ending gender based violence. From our homes and schools to our places of and online spaces, she reminds us that attitudes and actions shape what becomes possible.

Working online to support in areas facing extreme violence and war, she stresses that safety in is not optional. It is a shared responsibility.
Every voice raised makes another space safer.


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09/12/2025

These behind the scenes moments come from the interviews and filming that shape the Fellows 10th Anniversary film. Our cameras were rolling throughout the year to capture the stories that reflect 10 years of .

From personal to collective action, the 10th Anniversary short film amplifies voices from across regions.

Tomorrow, attendees at the Fellows 10th Anniversary Global Gathering will be the first to preview this film. It traces the human of dialogue through the voices of Fellows and the work they lead in their .

We look forward to sharing this early screening with those who helped build this ten year journey.

09/12/2025

As we continue celebrating 10 years of the Programme, we wanted to share a glimpse of how we opened the Fellows 10th Anniversary Global Gathering in .

Reflecting on a shaped by daily encounters, unexpected agreements, and connections that turned into shared action. Beyond numbers and milestones, this is what the programme is built on. People. Trust. .

09/12/2025

Ten years. One hundred countries. Thousands of lives transformed.
In the latest op-ed, KAICIID's Acting Secretary-General, H.E.Amb. António de Almeida Ribeiro reflects on a decade of equipping local leaders with the tools to build peace where it begins in communities.

Some of the key takeaways from 10 years of impact:
• Peace begins at the grassroots
• Dialogue is a strategic tool for building resilient communities
• Empowered local leaders transform systems
• Sustained peace requires a global community of practice

These insights will guide our next decade of strengthening interreligious cooperation worldwide.
Read the full op-ed: https://kaiciid.org/stories/features/ten-years-one-hundred-countries-how-local-leaders-build-peace

09/12/2025

KAICIID Fellows 10-Year Anniversary
📍 Lisbon | 9 December 2025

A powerful moment of unity.
Fellows from across faiths, cultures, and continents gathered in one frame; a living testament to what a decade of dialogue can build.

It’s a community of practice and future in motion.

A heartfelt thank you to all partners, friends, religious leaders, and former and current KAICIID colleagues, our extended family, who made this journey possible.

Tag your region. Tag your people.

09/12/2025

We are now live from Lisbon for the 10-Year Anniversary of the KAICIID Fellows Programme — celebrating a decade of empowering dialogue leaders across more than 100 countries.

Join us as we honour the Fellows, reflect on their global impact, and look ahead to the next decade of dialogue for peace.

📺 Watch the livestream here:

The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) is convening a unique Forum bringing together top global political leaders, faith actors, civil society & key pol...