SYMPOSIUM DIVES INTO HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY TOWARDS A JUST AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE
The tenth edition of the symposium on the role of religion and trust-based organizations in international affairs will be hosted online on January 23 by trust-based partners.
Ten years ago, this symposium made the connection between human rights and dignity and efforts to create a peaceful world.
This edition promises valuable discussions and contributions from leading speakers on the theme "Human Rights and Dignity: Toward a Just, Peaceful, and Inclusive Future."
High-level opening by Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay,
The Secretary-General of the World Council of Churches event will begin with a high-level opening segment. It is hoped that his speech will set the tone for a symposium exploring fundamental themes.
Thematic panels to guide discussions:
The program of this online symposium is divided into three thematic panels, and the audience has the opportunity to ask questions to them. These panels focused on the essential elements of human rights, dignity, and the way to a just and inclusive future.
- Upholding Human Dignity:
· Respect for human rights: this session will provide a preliminary review and discuss the current situation and future expectations regarding the functioning of the UN and its mandate.
· This session will emphasize the role of religious actors and religious institutions as a moral compass, emphasizing the importance of human rights.
- Gender equality, peace, and the eradication of violence:
· The purpose of this session is to help build a more just and peaceful world by increasing understanding of the relationship between gender equality, conflict, and violence.
Diverse sponsors and partners The symposium is proudly supported by a coalition of organizations, including the World Council of Chugoku University, and serves as a forum for sharing practical experiences at various levels, from the basic level to the international level.
This segment will provide input into future summits and contribute to the details of the UN Pact for the Future. It also works closely with the UN Office for the Prevention of Genocide, the Inter-Agency Task Group on Religion and Development, UNFPA, and UN Women.
The symposium serves as a beacon of hope to foster a world based on justice, peace, and humane treatment.
News Sources: https://www.oikoumene.org/news/symposium-will-explore-human-rights-and-dignity-on-the-path-to-peace
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