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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...

Women at the Heart of Hizmet | Leadership, Service and Civic Resilience With Prof Sophia Pandya, 23 June 2026, Brussels

The Intercultural Dialogue Platform (IDP) hosted a roundtable in Brussels with Professor Sophia Pandya, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at California State University, Long Beach, and one of the foremost academic authorities on women, Islam, and the...

Intercultural Iftar at the European Parliament Brings Leaders Together to Affirm Human Rights and Dialogue

On Wednesday evening, 4 March, the European Parliament hosted the Annual Intercultural Iftar Dinner, bringing together Members of the European Parliament, civil society representatives, faith leaders, policymakers, and academics to reflect on the importance of...

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...
Condolences on the Passing of Mr Fethullah Gülen, 21/10/2024
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...

Open Call for Citizen Z Youth Advocacy Team Members

Are you a young person aged 18-25 who wants to make a difference in society? Do you want to be part of shaping the future of democracy, education, climate action, employment, and other important issues in Europe? If so, we invite you to join the Youth Advocacy Team of...