The King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence (KHGC) and the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity (HCHF) recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to launch the Leadership in Peaceful Coexistence programme. This initiative aims to equip young individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to promote the values of respect, religious and cultural dialogue, and conflict resolution. The programme includes training and educational courses focused on establishing values of respect and interfaith dialogue, mastering negotiation and mediation techniques for conflict resolution, and empowering youth to share their experiences with future generations.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the KHGC Board of Trustees, praised His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his support of the centre’s programmes and activities. He also highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to promoting harmony, peace, understanding, and dialogue between religions and civilizations with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla emphasized the importance of collaboration with the HCHF in developing educational programmes, training courses, and joint events to prepare young leaders who understand the significance of solidarity, peace, and dialogue in addressing conflicts and combating extremism.
Ambassador Dr. Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, Secretary-General of HCHF, also underscored the strong partnership between the two organizations, emphasizing their shared values and dedication to establishing regional and international peace and coexistence. He expressed appreciation for the cooperation with the KHGC in launching the Leadership in Peaceful Coexistence program, highlighting the significance of exchanging experiences and information to promote the values of coexistence, solidarity, and peaceful conflict resolution. The program aims to empower young people and foster their trust in building peace and serving humanity.
The Leadership in Peaceful Coexistence program is part of the King Hamad Leadership for Peaceful Coexistence initiative, launched by KHGC in partnership with the Faith in Leadership (FiL) and the 1928 Institute, affiliated with Oxford University. The program aims to equip young individuals with essential skills and knowledge to promote peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution. Through training courses and educational programs, participants will learn the values of respect, interfaith dialogue, negotiation, and mediation techniques. By empowering youth to share their experiences and foster trust in building peace, the program contributes to promoting harmony, understanding, and dialogue between religions and civilizations.
The partnership between KHGC and HCHF demonstrates a commitment to promoting peace, coexistence, and dialogue on a regional and international level. By collaborating on educational programs, training courses, and joint events, the organizations work towards preparing young leaders who understand the importance of solidarity, peace, and dialogue in addressing conflicts and combatting extremism. The shared values and dedication to establishing peace and coexistence underscore the significance of the cooperation between KHGC and HCHF in launching the Leadership in Peaceful Coexistence program. Through this program, participants will exchange experiences and information to promote the values of coexistence, solidarity, and peaceful conflict resolution, empowering young people to serve humanity and build peace.
Overall, the collaboration between KHGC and HCHF in launching the Leadership in Peaceful Coexistence programme highlights the importance of equipping young leaders with essential skills and knowledge to promote peace, understanding, and dialogue. By emphasizing respect, interfaith dialogue, negotiation, and mediation techniques, the program empowers youth to share their experiences and foster trust in building peace. As part of the King Hamad Leadership for Peaceful Coexistence initiative, the program contributes to promoting harmony, solidarity, and peaceful conflict resolution on a regional and international level. Through the exchange of experiences and information, participants are prepared to address conflicts, combat extremism, and serve humanity in the pursuit of peace and coexistence.
