KAICIID, an intergovernmental organization bringing religious leaders, policymakers, & experts to the dialogue table to find common solutions to shared problems

Lisbon, Portugal
Joined April 2014
Great seeing @DrKiki_Didigu of @UNFPA, @DimitraMissira of @KAICIID & Dalila Sadinlija of @UNOSAPG at the MFAC Reception last week!
Last week, Gender Working Group Co-Chairs of the Multi-Faith Advisory Council met with Co-Chair of the Inter-Agency Taskforce on Religion and Sustainable Development, Dr. Nkeiruka Didigu, Senior Strategic Partnerships Specialist of UNFPA, & colleagues from the UN Genocide Office.
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Al-Khoei Institute was pleased to participate in the 2026 Steering Committee Meeting of the Interreligious Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation in the Arab World, convened by @KAICIID in Rome. The Institute was represented by Dr Zaid Bahr al-Uloom, Director of Al-Balaghi Centre, joining religious leaders from across the region to advance dialogue, peaceful coexistence, and practical cooperation.
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At Conf on Promoting Interreligious & Intercultural Dialogue & Tolerance in Countering Hate Speech, 🇵🇹, as host of @KAICIID & @TheIsmaili, noted importance of strengthening education on respect for cultural diversity & partnerships bw govs, CSOs, tech companies & faith-based org.
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What a pleasure it was to have ou Acting Secretary General meet @MiguelMoratinos at the #UNGA81.
On the sidelines of #UNGA81, USG @MiguelMoratinos received Amb. António de Almeida-Ribeiro, Acting Secretary General of @KAICIID. They discussed collaboration on intercultural and interreligious dialogue & upcoming  activities.
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They began as collaborators. They became #friends. Hind and Eidel’s story shows what happens when people from different backgrounds choose dialogue. Assumptions fade, trust grows and genuine connection follows. Dialogue bridges differences. Friendship helps those bridges last. ow.ly/JfPv50ZuIGP #InternationalDayofFriendship @mjlceurope
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"Africa's future cannot be designed for Africans and must be shaped by Africans." In his closing remarks at the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ #ECOSOCCCitizensForum, Mr. Agustin Nuñez, Senior Programme Manager, Africa Programme, @KAICIID, said dialogue must bring citizens into decisions that shape peace, climate action, digital governance and development. He reaffirmed that faith-based organizations, #civilsociety, #women, #youth and traditional leaders are indispensable partners in building inclusive #governance across #Africa. 📍Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 #ECF26 #ECOSOCCECF2026 #TheVoiceOfTheAfricanCitizenry #AUTOTY2026 #YearOfWaterAndSanitation #Democracy
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📣 Media Invitation! Representatives of the #media are invited to cover the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 ECOSOCC Citizens' Forum on 24 July at 9:00 AM EAT at the Abyssinia Ballroom, Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia 🇪🇹. The opening ceremony will also be livestreamed on ECOSOCC's social media platforms. Over two days, the Forum will bring together African #civilsociety, AU institutions, Member States, #development partners, #academia, the private sector and the #diaspora to examine #Africa's role in a changing global order. Discussions will address: • UN Security Council reform • Global financial justice and debt reform • #ClimateJustice and a just energy transition • Reparative justice for Africans and people of African descent • #AI governance, digital sovereignty and Africa's digital public infrastructure The Forum will conclude with an Outcome Document presenting citizens' recommendations to @_AfricanUnion organs, Member States and partners. #ECF26 #ECOSOCCECF2026 #TheVoiceOfTheAfricanCitizenry #AUTOTY2026 #YearOfWaterAndSanitation #Democracy
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بعد 5 سنوات .. كيف ترسخ الحوار في مدارس موريتانيا ومسارحها وشبكاتها المجتمعية؟ 🔽 ow.ly/Tvhs50Zpcnl
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🌍 Happy World Day for International Justice! Today we celebrate the global pursuit of #justice, #equality and humanity. True justice means upholding human dignity and equality across all #religions and cultures. 🕊️✨ Let’s unite to honor those fighting for rights everywhere! May our voices echo in unison for a fairer, more inclusive world. Together, we can make a difference! ❤️
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🤝 Dialogue continues to build bridges, long after the conversations end. 📍 Looking ahead to its 10th anniversary, members of the newly elected Muslim Jewish Leadership Council (MJLC) Board gathered in Paris, bringing together Imams and Rabbis from across Europe to reaffirm their shared commitment to #Dialogue, #ReligiousFreedom and social cohesion. 🏛️ During the meeting with @UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, Nayef H. Al-fayez, the discussion focused on preserving places of worship, safeguarding shared heritage and advancing collaboration for more inclusive and resilient societies. 🕊️ Together, we continue to stand for #ReligiousFreedom, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. Read the MJLC's shared statement from #Paris on working together in times of division: ow.ly/knxF50ZniuF
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The first online training session of KAICIID’s #Dialogue360 programme has successfully taken place, marking the beginning of a four-part capacity-building series. 🚀 Facilitated by Reverend Asaad Talaat, the session, “Resilience in Conflict Environments”, explored practical mechanisms to strengthen both institutional and personal #resilience, while equipping participants with approaches to transform challenges into actionable tools. 📈 Participants from diverse backgroundscontributed to a rich and engaging exchange of experiences. Reflecting on the session, Shrouq Abu Farha from INJAZ Palestine shared her impressions, while Reverend Assad commended the participants for their inspiring commitment and the #diversity of perspectives they brought to the discussion. At International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) we remain committed to strengthening the capacities of local leaders through dialogue, fostering resilience, peacebuilding and social cohesion across communities. 💙
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🌍 The "Hardware" & "Software" of Migration The most difficult borders are the invisible ones dividing our societies. Yesterday in Rome, we at #KAICIID hosted a panel at the #EuARe2026 to discuss why migration and asylum policies alone are not enough. 📜 While governments focus on the "hardware" of laws, societies urgently need the "software" of #values ethics, and #human dignity to maintain #socialcohesion. 🤝 "Policies can regulate movement and status, but they cannot by themselves generate belonging, trust and mutual appreciation between newcomers and hosting communities. Religious leaders are often the ones who build brudges across divides." We heard from experts and got some inspiring takeaways: 🧠 Lessons from the Western Balkans: Rebuilding trust after conflict offers vital insights for European #integration. 🚀 Beyond Charity: Moving toward active interreligious engagement to #empower migrants as active contributors to the common good. 🕊️ Human Dignity First: Preserving human dgnity must always remain a priority over legal status alone. Thank you to all the scholars, researchers and faith leaders who joined us to translate shared values into concrete local action! 📖 Find out more about the event here: ow.ly/78U850ZiOFM
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Today we turn the first page of a new chapter for KAICIID. At Universidade Católica Portuguesa, we gathered leading experts on religious manuscripts to explore how heritage, memory and scholarship can support peaceful coexistence. Manuscripts are not only heritage. They are a pathway to dialogue that endures. #KAICIID #CulturalHeritage #InterreligiousDialogue
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Words have the power to divide, but our voices have the power to heal. Today, on the #InternationalDayforCounteringHateSpeech, we stand together to choose #dialogue over division. 🌐 We at #KAICIID are countering hate speech by🗣️ Amplifying Voices🤝 Fostering Respect📚 Education towards Peace Thank you to everyone courageously raising their voice and standing up for empathy. 💚
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Young leaders are heading to Bangkok this June for "Dialogue in Action"! 🌏 Partnering with @IbhapF & Caravanserai Collective, KAICIID is empowering youth to use storytelling & interfaith dialogue for regional environmental protection. 🤝 🔗Learn more: kaiciid.org/stories/news/ban…
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This is real-world peacebuilding! 🌍 Our Fellows gathered in Addis Ababa to strengthen skills in conflict analysis, facilitation & safeguarding, while engaging with local communities & African Union institutions. 🕊️ Read the full story: ow.ly/UPCp50Z3iyK #KAICIID #FellowsProgramme #Dialogue #Peacebuilding
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One week ago today, #EuropeDay reminded us of the importance of unity, cooperation and dialogue across the continent. Through KAICIID’s Ambassadorial Roundtable Series alongside and in the context of the @CY2026EU, we recently brought together the EU Diplomatic Corps, representing 21 Member States, to discuss how dialogue can bridge policy and local action.
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Eid al-Fitr is a celebration of compassion, generosity, and community. At #KAICIID, we believe these same values are at the heart of dialogue; bringing people together, fostering understanding, and building more peaceful societies. #EidMubarak 🌙
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In Geneva for the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. KAICIID participated in the high-level event on countering hate speech, emphasizing that dialogue is a strategic necessity for global peace. 🌍🤝 Did you know that 80% of the world’s population — 6.4 billion people — identifies with a religious group? Faith leaders are crucial partners in building resilience and protecting human dignity. As Artificial Intelligence speeds up the spread of hate speech, we need sophisticated responses. Coordination between tech, policy, and religious actors is now more urgent than ever. 🤖🛡️ Moving to action: we announced in Geneva the development of our new Hate Speech Resource Guide. A practical tool to empower communities and ensure that where there is dialogue, there is understanding. 🇺🇳🕊️ #KAICIID #HRC61 #Geneva #HumanRights #AI
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🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨 Young changemakers in Europe: you have one more week to apply for the Catalysts for Cohesion grants! We’re looking for youth-led projects promoting social cohesion. 🤝 ⏳ New Deadline: 15 March (23:59 UTC) 🔗 Apply here: ow.ly/Nj3W50YsfII #KAICIID #YouthLead #Grants #Europe
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