As revealed by the well-known digital newspaper ‘Panoráma Económico Panama’, probably the most learn digital information of Panama, the Parlatino will host this week the 4th version of the distinguished ‘Religion and Freedom Summit’ (see internet). After noting the growing violations of freedom of perception in lots of components of the world, greater than 40 audio system from Panama, Germany, Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Spain, United States, France, Holland, Mexico, United Kingdom and others will deal with throughout 2 intense days the issues and good practices within the safety of the fitting to freedom of perception on this planet.
Panama Metropolis, 22 September – The Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) in Panama Metropolis has been chosen because the venue for the Worldwide Summit ‘Religion and Freedom’ on 24-25 September 2024. This occasion, below the suitable slogan ‘Practising what we preach’, will convey collectively over two days greater than 40 main lecturers, human rights defenders, non secular leaders and politicians from numerous areas of the world.
The occasion will deal with the promotion and defence of freedom of conscience. Ambassadors from numerous international locations all over the world have confirmed their participation, in addition to the Nunciature and public and legislative officers.
The strategic companions supporting Religion and Freedom Summit IV have been the Parlatino, the Nationwide Bar Affiliation of Panama, the European Religions Initiative, the Catholic College Santa María La Antigua(USMA), the Worldwide Middle for Regulation and Faith Researchand the worldwide marketing campaign ‘What’s Freedom of Faith?’.
The summit has broad world assist from worldwide organisations, academia, civil society and spiritual our bodies, and can characteristic a particular message from Dr. Nazila Ghanea, the present UN Particular Rapporteur on Freedom of Faith and Perception, who will emphasise the worldwide significance of defending this basic human proper.
The opening ceremony will likely be addressed by Elías Castillo, Government Secretary of Parlatino; His Excellency Juan Francisco Borrell Cal, Vice Minister of Authorities of the Republic of Panama; H.E. Mr. Rubén Farje, Consultant in Panama of the Group of American States; Ms. Maricarmen Plata Secretary of Entry to Rights and Fairness Group of American States; in addition to Mr. Ivan Arjona, a founding member of the NGO Coalition Religion and Freedom Summit; and can have as Grasp of Ceremonies Ms. Giselle Lima, Coordinator of the Worldwide Spiritual Freedom Roundtable in Panama.
Initiated as a European marketing campaign by a coalition of secular and faith-based non-governmental organisations from the European Union, the Religion and Freedom Summit has gained worldwide momentum with organisations from all corners of the world. Since its inception in 2018, it has succeeded in bringing collectively stakeholders from numerous components of the world with a typical aim: to be part of forces and assets to finish discrimination and defend freedom of faith and perception, so that everybody can consider, disbelieve or change their beliefs in every single place on this planet and always.
All through its three earlier editions, held on the European Parliament, the summit has served as a platform to foster dialogue between politicians, lecturers, non secular and civil society, to advertise non-discrimination insurance policies and to strengthen legislative mechanisms for the safety of human rights at regional and worldwide degree.
The occasion’s programme contains panel discussions specializing in:
– Mechanisms to advertise and defend freedom of perception inside nations and areas.
– The function of academia within the defence of spiritual freedom.
– Religions and interfaith work to guard the liberty of others.
– The significance of civil society participation in selling freedom of perception.
– Duty of the media in selling and respecting freedom of perception.
– Attaining freedom of perception for all by means of diplomacy.
An Worldwide Name to Motion
The summit invitations political leaders, civil society organisations and residents all over the world to unite in defence of freedom of conscience and faith. They’re urged to signal a pledge rejecting intolerance, discrimination, harassment and violence, with a view to construct a extra equitable society that respects range of perception.