Dr. Ibrahim Negm, Secretary-General of fatwa houses and bodies in the world, heads today to the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, to participate in the activities of the Tenth Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), which will be held from November 25 to 27, 2024 in the city of Cascais, under the title “United in Peace: Restoring Trust, Reshaping the Future.” Reflections on two decades of dialogue for humanity.”
Dr. Ibrahim Negm is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech during the opening sessions of the forum, in which an elite group of state leaders, international officials, clerics and thinkers from around the world will participate, to discuss issues Peace and global security, and promoting dialogue between cultures and religions.
Prior to his departure for Lisbon, Dr. Najm stated that his participation in this forum comes within the framework of the role played by the General Secretariat To the role and fatwa bodies in the world to promote dialogue between religions and cultures, and to confront the challenges that threaten peaceful coexistence in various societies, adding that the Secretariat seeks, through this participation, to deliver a clear message to the world that cooperation and mutual dialogue are the best way to achieve peace and sustainable development.
Dr. Najm added that the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations represents an important global platform for rebuilding bridges of trust and dialogue between peoples, especially in light of the current challenges taking place in the international arena, noting that he will emphasize in his speech the importance of Employing shared religious values to support international efforts to confront hate speech and extremism, and to strengthen the foundations of peaceful coexistence between different cultures and civilizations.
It is noteworthy that the Tenth Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will witness the participation of more than 160 representatives from member states. In the United Nations and international and regional organizations, along with religious, academic and youth leaders. The forum will constitute an opportunity to evaluate what the Alliance of Civilizations has achieved over the past two decades, and to draw new visions for the future of international cooperation in the fields of dialogue and peace.
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