Faith traditions share principles and values that support the common good and against extremism around the world. What is the role of faith leaders in peace-building, and how do we engage diverse faith voices of moderation for more harmonious relationships?

The Global Peace Foundation and Cooperation Ireland are hosting a pivotal forum that draws together best-practices and challenges of interfaith cooperation in Ireland and Nigeria.

Program Sessions:

• Peacemaking and the Role of Faith Leaders
• Moral Authorities as Catalysts for Peacebuilding
• Cross-Community Engagement

Speakers Include:

• Professor John D. Brewer, Professor of Post Conflict Studies, Queens University Belfast, Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
• His Eminence Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche, Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria
• Bishop Sunday Onuoha, Executive Director, Nigerian Inter-Faith Action 
• Dr. Gary Mason, Director, Journey Towards Healing Discussion
• Bishop Joseph Bagobiri,Roman Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria
• H.H.Alhaji Zubair Jibril Maigwari II, 
• Ameer of Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State, Nigeria
• Mr. Peter Sheridan, CEO, Co-operation Ireland
• Mr. Padraig O’Tauma, Corrymeela Comunity