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About Us

The International Center for Religion & Diplomacy (ICRD) works at the intersection of faith and global affairs to promote peace, understanding, and reconciliation.
We engage religious and community leaders, policymakers, and educators to address the moral and spiritual dimensions of conflict.
Through dialogue, training, and research, ICRD helps transform division into cooperation and builds a foundation for lasting peace rooted in mutual respect and shared humanity.

1. Building Bridges of Understanding

Foster mutual respect and dialogue between diverse faith communities and policymakers.

Promote the inclusion of religious perspectives in global peacebuilding and diplomacy.

Work to replace fear and prejudice with understanding and cooperation.

Encourage partnerships that value shared humanity above ideological or cultural divides

2.Empowering Local Leaders for Peace

  • Bridge the gap between faith-based insights and diplomatic strategies.
  • Provide research, education, and training that inform global policymakers.
  • Advocate for a holistic approach to conflict transformation that includes moral and cultural dimensions.
  • Encourage governments and organizations to engage faith actors as partners in peace.

3.Integrating Religion with Policy and Practice

  • Bridge the gap between faith-based insights and diplomatic strategies.
  • Provide research, education, and training that inform global policymakers.
  • Advocate for a holistic approach to conflict transformation that includes moral and cultural dimensions.
  • Encourage governments and organizations to engage faith actors as partners in peace.

4. Advancing a Vision of Sustainable Peace

Promote long-term reconciliation built on justice, compassion, and mutual respect.

Address root causes of conflict by engaging both the heart and the mind.

Cultivate environments where diversity strengthens, rather than divides, communities.

Inspire global cooperation grounded in shared moral responsibility.