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For three days, experts and interested parties from four continents exchanged views on the topics of racism and discrimination. The online format of this year's "Summer School" made it possible for people from countries around the globe to talk to each other.
Over 50 women participated in this year's Interfaith Women's Parliament on Sunday, August 29. They addressed ways and hurdles for women from different religions to find themselves. One conclusion of the meeting was that challenges and opportunities for young women from migrant families should be made more visible.
What potential does religion have for the development of a society? This question was discussed by experts from three continents on March 18 - an event that stimulated further thinking.
Great honor for our partner youth network Jakatarub. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has presented Jakatarub and its figurehead Wawan Gunawan with an award of national standing. The interfaith youth network from West Java received this recognition for its work of understanding across cultural and religious boundaries.
Hong Kong has a new security law. Observers see democracy in danger, freedom of expression and the rule of law are as good as out of force. For our partner organizations in Hong Kong, the law brings with it a great deal of uncertainty.
The abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, Nigeria, will be commemorated for the fifth time on April 14, 2019. Mission 21 calls for solidarity with the victims of the terror of Boko Haram.
Mission 21's symposium on interreligious peace work deliberately enticed participants with an ambivalent statement. "Islam belongs to Switzerland. - For many, this statement is simply a statement of fact, but others see it as a provocation. Cause, then, for a deeper discussion: Where do certain fears and insecurities about Muslim faith groups come from?...
Not just talking about interreligious dialogue, but practicing it right away: That was the goal of an event about the Job figure on January 23 at the Mission House. It was an exciting evening with discussions about suffering and justice in Islam and Christianity.
Yakubu Joseph has coordinated Mission 21's Nigeria cooperation program since 2015. At the end of 2018, the sociologist with a PhD received a great honor.
Numerous passers-by spontaneously took part in a Mission 21 action on December 8, expressing their solidarity with people who are working for peace and justice under difficult conditions by taking a photo.