Peace-building and interfaith dialogue in Iraq at grassroots levels
“Our purpose is to build bridges of understanding and love among people of the diverse faiths of Iraq.”
Action Areas
Traditions
Islam,
Indigenous
Sub-Traditions
Shi'a,
Sunni,
Native
Number of Members
14
Region
Location
Baghdad, Iraq
Joined URI Network
Ur for Interfaith Dialogue & Peacemaking Cooperation Circle (CC) build bridges of understanding and love among people of diverse faiths in Iraq, CC members have visited many sacred places of different faith traditions, built strong relationships with diverse faith leaders of Iraq, and utilized social media to promote understanding of religious diversity. CC members organize meetings for Sunna and Shia’ religious leaders in Baghdad, where participants deliver touching speeches about the importance of respecting one another.