Christian and Muslim women in dialogue
Tehran, Iran
Ecumenical accompanier Elisabeth Miescher talking to a Palestinian woman at a demonstration on mother's day 2007.
Photo: Kristina Hellqvist, EAPPI
Women from the WCC constituency and from Iran's Muslim majority as well as some Muslim women from outside Iran will begin a dialogue on the role of women in “Moving towards peace through religion” at a 25-28 November meeting in Tehran, and through preparatory discussions on the internet.
One aim of the three-year dialogue process is to publish material on a just society of women and men, and on the treatment of women in the world of religion. The participants' diverse backgrounds as teachers, clergy, artists, academics or NGO-activists will ensure a hands-on approach to these issues.
The process is being organized by the WCC programme on inter-religious dialogue and cooperation in collaboration with an Iranian NGO, the Institute for Interreligious Dialogue (IID), which will also host web-logs for each of the women to discuss approaches to the topic.
More information on WCC work on strengthening inter-religious trust and respect
Also see the website of the Institute for Interreligious Dialogue