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Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis
With profound sorrow and heartfelt gratitude, the Dialogue Platform mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a towering figure of compassion, humility, and interfaith solidarity. Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis championed the cause of dialogue, reaching out to...
Fethullah Gülen sur Le Monde: « L’échec de l’expérience démocratique turque n’est pas dû à l’adhésion aux valeurs islamiques mais à leur trahison »
Contrairement àce que démontre le pouvoir autoritaire d’Erdogan en Turquie, il est possible deconstruire une démocratie musulmane respectueuse de l’Etat de droit, défend,dans une tribune au « Monde », l’opposant exilé aux Etats-Unis. Il fut un temps où la...
Gulen on Le Monde: “Islam is Compatible with Democracy, Despite Turkey’s Recent Example”
For the original French version Turkey was hailed as an example for a modern Muslimdemocracy during the early 2000s. The current ruling party that came to powerin 2002 implemented reforms that were aligned with the European Union’sdemocratic standards and the...
Dialogue Platform Participates in European Parliament Ceremony Honouring Human Rights Defenders
Dialogue Platform, together with other civil society organisations, was at the European Parliament in Strasbourg between 15-17 December to participate in the Award Ceremony of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The event convened Sakharov Prize laureates and...
In Memory of Fethullah Gülen
In Memory of Fethullah Gülen (27 April 1941 – 20 October 2024) On behalf of the Intercultural Dialogue Platform (IDP), we honour the life, values, and enduring legacy of Fethullah Gülen, a visionary whose lifelong dedication to education, dialogue, and peace continues...
Standing Together Against Hate: IDP Joins No Hate Speech Week 2025 on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech
The Intercultural Dialogue Platform (IDP) participated in the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Week 2025, held from 17 to 20 June in Strasbourg. IDP joined international stakeholders, including civil society actors, equality bodies, public authorities, and the tech...
Building Bridges Through Dialogue: Highlights from the Dialogue Summit in Bucharest
May, 2025 In a world marked by growing polarization and rising social fragmentation – even in the most established democracies – the Dialogue Summit in Bucharest offered a timely and powerful response: dialogue as a method to rebuild connection, foster understanding,...
Roundtable with Vincent Parillo
May 2025, Brussels On May 26, Intercultural Dialogue Platform hosted Prof Vincent Parillo - an award-winning author, documentary producer, screenwriter, and visiting professor at several universities - for an engaging roundtable discussion. Raised in Paterson, New...
Partnership Agreement with the European Parliament
In February 2024, Dialogue Platform signed a Partnership Agreement with the European Parliament, establishing a long-term collaboration aimed at strengthening civic engagement and democratic participation. A key focus of this partnership was supporting the...
Annual Intercultural Iftar Dinner at the European Parliament Celebrates Unity and Resilience
Brussels, March 2025 On the evening of March 26, the European Parliament was the host to the Annual Intercultural Iftar Dinner, bringing together distinguished guests, policymakers, civil society representatives, and faith leaders to celebrate unity in diversity and...
Civil Society Organizations Engage with the 2024 Sakharov Prize Laureates and Finalists
Every year since 1988, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to individuals or groups who have dedicated their lives to defending human rights and freedom of thought. This year, the EP awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan...
Round Table Discussion & Book Signing “Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gülen” with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes
On October 17, 2024, Professor Ori Z. Soltes presented his book, Between Thought & Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gülen, focusing on the Hizmet (Service) Movement and Fethullah Gülen. Professor Soltes teaches at Georgetown University, where his...
Anticipating the Trump Effect: Strengthening the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum Amid Populist Pressures
This policy paper analyzes the potential effects of the 2024 US presidential election on EU politics, particularly the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. A Trump victory may intensify Euroscepticism and lead to more restrictive migration policies among his European...
Condolences on the Passing of Mr Fethullah Gülen, 21/10/2024
With grieving hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Fethullah Gülen from this world. Mr Gulen was an exceptional figure who served as a source of faith, wisdom, and spiritual inspiration for Hizmet volunteers and countless people around the world. After a period of...