Promoting Peace in Iraq: The Role of Education in Interfaith Understanding

Promoting Peace in Iraq: a webinar on 2 October 2024

The upcoming webinar, "Promoting Peace in Iraq: The Role of Education in Interfaith Understanding," is a critical part of the Dialogue360 project, aiming to foster interreligious cooperation and peacebuilding in Iraq. This event will highlight key findings from the initiative "Advancing Peacebuilding through Inter-religious Research and Dialogue in Iraq," focusing on how Iraq's education system can play a transformative role in bridging religious divides. Participants will learn about curriculum reform, policy recommendations, and innovative methods to promote interfaith dialogue, with special attention to Iraq’s religious minorities.

Through engaging presentations and a Q&A session, the webinar will explore how formal and non-formal education systems can be leveraged to foster tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Participants will gain insights into how education policies can be improved to reduce sectarianism and promote understanding among Iraq's diverse religious groups. The event also serves as a platform for sharing best practices and ideas for integrating peacebuilding into educational systems worldwide.

LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR