HE Dr. Mohammed Alissa thanks all participants for their unique perspectives on an important subject. Whether or not extremism is religious in nature, we must favor a general shift toward moderation, so young people may grow into responsible stewards of society.
Swiss National Council President Isabelle Moretext ended her welcome the our host country. She shared successful Swiss initiatives to foster youth engagement and called for increased inclusivity across institutions and organizations. MWL in Geneva Closing Statments
"The goal is not to agree on everything, but to respect and understand each other." HE President Kjell Magne Bondevik, oslocenterand Fmr. PM of Norway reminds us that education is the first step to foster empathy.
HE Dr. Muhammad Hidayat Nur Wahid, Vice Chairman of the Shura Council of Indonesia asks that we inspire ourselves by the principals of the UN and remember that as 1/3 of the world's population, young people are the future of humanity.
On behalf of State Deptand President Trump, Amb. Elan Carr reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to combat anti Semitism, and called on all representatives to prioritize the common goal of building a better future for global youth. MWL in Geneva Closing Statements
Our final panel "Religious and Cultural Pluralism, and the Culture of Tolerance," moderated by Dr. Salim Ben Mohammad Al-Malik, head of ISESCO-Morocco, echoed themes of a common humanity and the inextricable link between Cultural Diversity and Religious Freedom
whether derived from religious scripture or personal experience, the common thread is that Religious Freedom belongs to everyone. As citizens of the same humanity, governments, institutions and individuals have a duty to ACTIVELY celebrate and promote diversity.
Our 5th Panel Session on #ReligiousFreedom is underway, moderated by Dr. Ghaleb Bencheikh El Hocine: "On peut contraindre les corps, mais on ne peut contraindre les cœurs." (We can restrain bodies, but we cannot restrain hearts) Bencheikh Ghaleb President of FondIslam FR
Our first panel of the day is underway: "Europe's Youth and the Threat of Extremism" moderated by H.E. Dr. Mustafa Ceric, Member of the Board of Trustees for Peace Achievement.
"If youth feels like a nobody in their home country, they will be attracted to the idea of being a hero elsewhere." - Kjell Magne Bondevik, Fmr. PM of Norway on how marginalization can lead to radicalization, and why it is therefore key to create inclusive societies.
MWL is an international NGO headquartered in Makkah, with members from all Islamic countries and sects. It presents true Islam and promotes friendship among people.
