GIC Peace Advocacy

We believe that peace within society is vital for human security, economic development, social cohesion, political stability, and human rights. It requires a commitment from not only faith leaders, but also influential individuals from all areas of society, communities, governments, and civil society organizations to work together towards common goals, promoting understanding, dialogue, coexistence and respect.

The Global Imams Council considers advocating for peace between the adherents of all faiths is an essential aspect of building a more harmonious and inclusive society. Conflicts based on religious differences have been a persistent challenge throughout history, leading to violence, discrimination, and exclusion. Here are some ways The GIC establishes peace within society:

1. We promote interfaith dialogue: By promoting dialogue and understanding between different religious groups, the GIC breaks down stereotypes and fosters mutual respect. Interfaith dialogues hosted by the GIC create a space for people of different faiths to share their beliefs and experiences and find common ground.
2. We encourage religious literacy: The GIC encourages religious literacy to help combat misconceptions and misunderstandings about different faiths. This includes the promotion of resources and programs that provide accurate and nuanced information about different religions and their practices.
3. We advocate for religious freedom: The GIC supports the right of individuals to practice their faith without fear of persecution or discrimination. We emphasize that governments and civil society organizations should work to protect the rights of minority religions and ensure that everyone has the freedom to worship as they choose.
4. We support peacebuilding initiatives: The GIC supports peacebuilding initiatives that help create a culture of peace and reconciliation between different religious communities. These include programs that promote dialogue, conflict resolution, and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Click here to follow our activities in the Republic of Georgia and involvement with the Peace Project.
5. We combat hate speech and extremism: The GIC combats hate speech and extremism to help prevent the spread of violent ideologies that target religious minorities both in the East and West. We strive to build resilience to extremist messaging, and support community-based initiatives that promote understanding and respect.