Religious diplomacy
Direct communication among religious leaders, institutions and international partners to build trust and understanding.
UNITED RELIGIONS / GENEVA
Religion Diplomacy
International cooperation.
A shared responsibility
for peace.
A permanent platform for cooperation among religious leaders, communities and international partners — grounded in dignity, mutual respect and the independence of every tradition.
RELIGIOUS DIPLOMACYPEACEBUILDINGHUMANITARIAN COOPERATIONFREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF
01 / WHO WE ARE
Different traditions.
A common commitment.
United Religions is an organization dedicated to religious diplomacy. Its Statutes provide for it to act “in its capacity as an intergovernmental organization”, offering a platform for interreligious cooperation, interaction among states and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Statutes of 4 April 2019, Article 3, paragraph 3.
Our mission is to counter religiously motivated violence, strengthen mutual understanding and create opportunities for constructive interaction among religious communities, public institutions and international partners.
Cooperation respects each tradition’s doctrine, identity, internal structures and independence.
Institutional information →UR / GAA meeting of minds.
A commitment to peace.FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE
A commitment to peace.FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE
A FORUM FOR LEADERSHIP AND COOPERATION
General Assembly
of World Religious Leaders
An initiative to convene religious leaders, heads of religious organizations, government representatives and international institutions.
Envisaged as an annual international forum, the Assembly will address peace, conflict prevention, religious diplomacy and humanitarian cooperation. United Religions invites interested institutions to contribute to preparatory consultations and the development of its agenda.
Contact the Diplomatic Office ↗02 / OUR PRIORITIES
Working together
where it matters.
Practical areas of cooperation that connect spiritual responsibility with international action.
Peace & conflict prevention
Encouraging peaceful resolution of differences and joint action against religious hatred and violence.
Human dignity & freedom
Respect for freedom of religion or belief and the dignity of people across communities and cultures.
Humanitarian cooperation
Identifying opportunities for solidarity, education and collaborative humanitarian initiatives.
Sacred & cultural heritage
Promoting respect for sacred places and the religious and cultural heritage of communities.
Research & education
Exchanging knowledge and developing cooperation in religious diplomacy, peacebuilding and mutual understanding.
LEADERSHIP
The Office
of the President.
Akif Gilalov
PRESIDENT OF UNITED RELIGIONSAdvancing religious diplomacy through mutual respect, constructive engagement and international cooperation.
The President’s Office welcomes institutional enquiries concerning the mission of United Religions, cooperation with religious and public institutions, and preparations for the General Assembly of World Religious Leaders.
Correspond with the President’s Office ↗OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE
Cooperation begins with respect.
Peace grows through responsibility.
03 / UNITED RELIGIONS NEWSROOM
World news & religious diplomacy
Reporting from official international sources, with publication dates and direct links.
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04 / INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
Rooted in Geneva.
Open to the world.
Geneva offers an international setting for dialogue, cooperation and the development of religious diplomacy.
- Organization
- United Religions
- Legal form
- Swiss association
- Swiss registration
- CHE-152.264.742
- Established
- Geneva, 2019
- President
- Akif Gilalov
05 / GET IN TOUCH
Let us begin
a working dialogue.
For official correspondence, institutional cooperation and General Assembly enquiries, contact the Diplomatic Office of United Religions.
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