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Jordan News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Arab Parliament Calls for Launch of International Parliamentary Charter to Criminalize Religious Disrespect
Cairo – The Arab Parliament has called for the launch of an international parliamentary charter to criminalize contempt of religions, serving as a moral and legal reference to help counter hate speech and prevent insults to religious symbols and sanctities under any pretext. اضافة اعلان Speaking at the general discussion session of the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in Rome, Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi emphasized the need for coordinated international efforts led by parliaments and legislative bodies. He highlighted the significant responsibility carried by parliamentarians around the world to enact laws that protect freedom of belief, criminalize hate speech, and support educational and media initiatives that promote a culture of tolerance and acceptance of others. He also stressed the importance of utilizing parliamentary diplomacy to build international partnerships that foster mutual understanding among different peoples. Al-Yamahi also called for firm action against the phenomenon of insulting religious symbols and sanctities, which is sometimes carried out under the guise of freedom of expression, noting that such acts fuel hatred, undermine the foundations of peaceful coexistence, and threaten both social and global peace.
Qatar Tribune
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Shura Council participates in Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in Rome
ROME: The Shura Council has participated in the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in the Italian capital, Rome. Held under the title 'Strengthening trust and embracing hope for our common future', the conference was organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, in partnership with the Parliament of Italy and with support from Religions for Peace. HE Nasser bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi and HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki Al Subaie, members of the Shura Council, represented the council at the three-day event. The conference featured discussion sessions on ways to promote peaceful coexistence among peoples, prevent religious defamation, uphold shared values, and combat hate speech based on religion or belief. It also discussed the importance of ethical leadership, investment in education for peace, and promotion of solidarity with vulnerable groups, including refugees, migrants, and people affected by humanitarian crises. It shared good practices for activating parliamentary cooperation with religious and social actors. In the conference's closing statement, participants emphasized a number of shared principles, most notably: promoting the values of mutual respect and human dignity, rejecting the use of religion or belief to justify violence or incite hatred, and calling for the consolidation of a culture of dialogue and openness and building bridges of understanding between different societies. The statement also emphasised the importance of supporting freedom of thought and belief and the need to strengthen partnerships between parliaments and religious leaders in addressing global challenges, thus contributing to building more just and cohesive societies.
Daily Tribune
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Proposes Religious-Awareness Training for MPs at Rome Forum
TDT | Manama Bahrain has proposed religious-awareness training for MPs, aimed at cutting hate speech and bolstering peaceful coexistence between communities, during a parliamentary forum in Rome. MP Hassan Ibrahim put forward the proposal at the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue, hosted in the Italian capital. He was part of a Bahraini delegation led by Parliament Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam. Ibrahim said such courses would give MPs practical insights for tackling prejudice, supporting mutual understanding among religions, and cementing social cohesion. Religious Traditions He suggested that a solid grasp of religious traditions and their wider social contexts would help legislators develop fairer and more inclusive laws. 'In a world of diverse beliefs, parliamentarians have an obligation to promote legislation that upholds tolerance, respect, and peaceful living side-by-side,' Ibrahim told attendees. 'But to carry out this role effectively, we need to properly understand religious values and the communities shaped by them.' Royal Vision Hala Ramzi Fayez, member of the Shura Council, told the forum the Kingdom had successfully combined religious values with civic policies, particularly in empowering women. She spoke of Bahrain's vision under His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, built on fairness and equality—principles clearly enshrined in the Kingdom's constitution and laws. Fayez said this approach had helped Bahraini women rise to prominent posts in Parliament, government ministries, diplomatic missions, the judiciary, and security sectors. The lawmaker also noted Bahrain's adoption of a National Plan for Bahraini Women, supervised by the Supreme Council for Women, headed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of HM the King. Equality & Empowerment The programme promotes equality between men and women across state institutions and has served as a regional model. The Shura member highlighted Bahrain's updates to legislation, incorporation of gender rights into education curricula, and collaboration with civil society groups and religious bodies to champion women's participation. She added that meaningful conversations on women's empowerment must consider religious values, describing moderate interfaith dialogue as key to removing cultural and social barriers.
Gulf Today
a day ago
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Tolerance cornerstone of UAE's nation-building, says Ghobash
Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that the UAE, since its founding, has followed a visionary and humanistic path that placed the values of peaceful coexistence, interfaith dialogue, and global peace at the very heart of its state-building model. Ghobash made the remarks during his address at the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue, currently held in Rome, co-organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Italian Parliament, with broad participation from parliamentary leaders, international organisations, faith-based institutions, and civil society representatives. Among the attendees were Tulia Ackson, President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania; Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy, and Ignazio La Russa, President of the Senate of Italy. The UAE delegation included several FNC members. In his keynote, Ghobash spotlighted the Document on Human Fraternity, launched in Abu Dhabi in 2019 under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as a transformative milestone in interreligious and intercultural relations. 'This document was not merely a declaration of intent,' he said, 'but a moral and philosophical framework transcending religious faiths, establishing a new global ethic that elevates human dignity above all affiliations.' 'We gather today as representatives of our peoples, who, despite their different languages, cultures, and religious traditions, are united by enduring human values — values that safeguard dignity, belief, and the right to live in safety and peace,' Ghobash added. Ghobash also emphasised the symbolic importance of holding the conference in Rome, a city that has long served as a historic centre of human thought and civic development. 'Rome has, for centuries, embodied a dynamic civilisational path where nations interacted in the realms of philosophy, politics, law, citizenship, and pluralism.' The event began in Rome on June 19 and will end on June 21. It is jointly organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Italian Parliament. Ghobash was to spotlight the FNC's role as a platform for advancing parliamentary diplomacy, aimed at building bridges of understanding between nations and cultures. The conference features a high-level session on countering religious hatred based on faith and belief as well as other sessions. The sessions aim to identify challenges at the national, regional, and global levels and produce actionable recommendations to enhance cooperation between parliaments and faith leaders in addressing shared concerns. The FNC delegation will also engage in two dedicated working sessions that will explore the promotion of coexistence and peace, the role of responsible leadership, and lessons learned from the Marrakesh Communiqué, which advocates for the protection of religious minorities and their rights. Separately, Ghobash met Mexican Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, on the sidelines of the Conference in Rome. During the discussion, both parties emphasised the importance of enhancing parliamentary cooperation through exchange visits and closer coordination on issues of mutual concern. The talks focused on reinforcing the strong and friendly bilateral relations between the UAE and Mexico, which are grounded in mutual understanding across political, economic, and cultural dimensions, supported by the wise leadership of both nations. Ghobash welcomed Fernández Noroña, affirming that the meeting reflects a shared commitment between the FNC and the Mexican Senate to foster constructive parliamentary collaboration and the exchange of best practices. He highlighted the significance of the Interfaith Parliamentary Conference as an international platform for promoting mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence, and inter-parliamentary dialogue to support a culture of openness and peace among nations. The meeting also explored ways to expand bilateral cooperation in political, economic, and investment fields, including identifying promising opportunities across priority sectors in both countries' markets. WAM
Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini Parliament Speaker Attends Interfaith Dialogue Ceremony at Vatican
Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives in Bahrain, took part in a special official reception hosted by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The ceremony welcomed parliamentary leaders, religious figures, and community representatives participating in the Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue. Held at the Holy See, the event brought together global voices committed to promoting understanding and cooperation among different religions and cultures.
