Religions for Peace Europe held its second Board Meeting of 2026 on 21 April 2026 in an online format, moderated by Dr. Lejla Hasandedic-Dapo, President of European Interfaith Youth Network (EIYN) in Religions for Peace Europe. The meeting opened with a moment of silence and prayer, followed by welcome remarks and discussions on governance, 2026 activities, committee reports, and financial matters.
In his greetings, President of Religions for Peace Europe Prof. Genti Kruja highlighted the significant progress made by RfP Europe in strengthening its strategic positioning, institutional engagement, and international outreach. Among the key achievements mentioned was the organization’s participation as a strategic partner at the Intercultural Iftar held at the European Parliament in Brussels, as well as the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, meetings held together with Religions for Peace International with the German Government Commissioner on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Berlin.
Special attention was given to Religions for Peace Europe’s engagement in the European NIRIC Dialogue network and to the initiative of establishing a permanent platform for interreligious and interconvictional dialogue within the Council of Europe. The meeting also welcomed the participation of Religions for Peace Europe in the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 in Hainan, marking an important step in expanding the organization’s global presence.
During the meeting, reports were presented by the main committees, including the European Council of Religious Leaders, European National Interreligious Bodies (ENIB), the European Women of Faith Network, and the European Interfaith Youth Network.
The reports also reflected renewed momentum within the women’s and youth networks, including expanded participation, projects addressing hate speech, and the growing impact of the publication ABC of Interfaith Dialogue, now being translated into additional languages. In the financial session, members discussed the need for greater budget, and new funding opportunities related to preparations for the next World Assembly.
The meeting concluded in a constructive and forward-looking spirit, reaffirming the commitment to further strengthen institutional presence, international cooperation, and the role of Religions for Peace Europe in promoting peace, interreligious dialogue, and social cohesion across Europe and beyond.
