The Committee for Interreligious and Interconvictional Dialogue was initiated by faith based INGOs enjoying participatory status and adopted by the 2021 Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe.
The aim of our committee is i.e. to combat prejudice, discrimination, acts and expressions of hatred. Our goal is to create a permanent platform for genuine dialogue between representatives of religions and non-denominational organisations within the Council of Europe.
We base our activities on the Recommendation 2080 (from 2015) of the Parliamentary Assembly entitled ‘Religious freedom and living together in a democratic society’.
We are committed to facilitate sincere dialogue, foster peace and strengthen democracy in Europe. Our committee works closely with experts, institutions and other INGOs that do not have participatory status.
Who We Are
AEDE
AEDE brings together all educational stakeholders who wish to build a peaceful, democratic Europe in which the rights of every individual and the rule of law are respected. The AEDE offers impulses to deepen knowledge about European integration and awareness of the unity and uniqueness of European culture.
EFECW
The EFECW is an international organisation and a network of women from all Christian traditions. EFECW is a bearer of women's voices of spirituality, life experience and knowledge. An important resource centre for discussion and work on feminist theology, gender justice and women's ́history. A catalyst for women's empowerment and ecumenical and inter-religious intergenerational dialogue.
ENRE
The European Network Church on the Move is a gathering of organisations, associations, communities, informal groups and networks of European Christians, the majority of whom are Catholic. ENRE promotes human rights in society, in churches and for the common good, in particular through the development of interconvictional dialogue.
EBU
The European Buddhist Union is the umbrella organisation of national Buddhist unions and organisations in Europe. It promotes international exchange, spiritual friendship and dialogue between European Buddhists and with other religions and convictions. The EBU supports social actions and ideas motivated by Buddhist values, it supports networks and actions that contribute to creating a world centred on wisdom and compassion, where the happiness and well-being of all people is paramount.
Humanists International
Humanists International is the global representative body at the heart of the humanist movement.
We support democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
ICBB-BNAI BRITH
A national and global leader in advancing human rights; Israel advocacy;
ensuring stability for older adults; diversity education; improving communities.
ICCS
TOGETHER - let’s shape education in Europe. The Intereuropean Commission on Church and School (ICCS) is a network, created in 1958, which aims to provide a framework for cooperation in monitoring and developing church and school issues in Europe. It brings together representatives and experts from research, practice and policy working on Religion and Education.
ICJW
ICJW is an umbrella organisation representing Jewish women and Jewish women’s organizations in 34 countries. ICJW is a women’s rights NGO rooted in the voluntary involvement of Jewish women motivated by their roots in Judaism. ICJW evolved with the needs and events locally, also on the national and international levels to promote a Just Society based on Human Rights and Jewish Values,
JUSTITIA PAX
Justitia et Pax is a network of 32 commissions that promotes Catholic social teaching in European societies and institutions. These commissions are particularly committed to working for the poor and the disadvantaged.
MIIC Pax Romana
Pax Romana, is an International Catholic Movement for Intellectual and Cultural Affairs (ICMICA), a social movement for empowerment, advocacy and solidarity for a peaceful, equitable and sustainable world; a global network of ideas, views and commitments based on a Christian vision and mission.
PCI
Pax Christi International (PCI) is an INGO based in Brussels which brings together around 100 Christian associations and movements that promote and act for peace throughout the world. PCI engages in advocacy activities with international organisations, and implements training and actions at regional level (Latin America, West Africa, Africa-Great Lakes region) aimed at conflict prevention and reconciliation.
QCEA
The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) works to bring a vision based on the Quaker commitment to peace, justice and equality to Europe and its institutions. We support humane, non-violent policies and focus on migration, climate justice, peace and the promotion of dialogue for change.
UIGSE
Scouting promotes true friendship between people in Europe and beyond. Scouting is a school of life that enables the citizens of tomorrow to grow personally. It also creates strong and peaceful bonds between peoples and countries. UIGSE-FSE serves the human and spiritual development of the younger generation and today brings together more than 73,000 children, young people and volunteers in 27 countries
URIE
URI Europe is a grassroots interfaith network in Europe. It brings together interfaith member groups in different countries to collect and share best interfaith practices, stories and experiences, highlight interfaith work on the ground, providing training, capacity building and expertise, and building communities of practice.
WSCF
The World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) is a faith-based youth organisation. WSCF advocates on behalf of and with thousands of young people around the world for human rights, democratic participation and just societies. We work for a world where the voices of young people, the vulnerable, love, justice and peace are heard. We combine ecumenical leadership with education on social issues and engagement to empower young people to be agents of change. We do this through capacity building training, campaigning, advocacy/solidarity work and our magazine Mozaik.
