Inter-Religious_Council_of_Ethiopia

Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia

Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia

Interfaith organization in Ethiopia

The Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ የሃይማኖት ተቋማት ጉባኤ; IRCE) is an interfaith organization that promotes peace, security and harmony of all major religions in Ethiopia. Verified by the Ministry of Federal Affairs, it was established in 2010 and expanded its mission through federal, regional and district levels. The interfaith council planned to develop advocacy workshops and implements various projects. Its vision is stated to "develop religious freedom and equality based on peace, love and tolerance, which will be mutually beneficial to all."[1][2][3]

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The council has one national and two regional consultative and experienced workshops which involved 870 religious leaders and faith-based organization on the issues of religious harmony and plurality. Each adherents of religion has the right to establish educational institution, publishing and distributing books, newspapers and magazines. The Council addresses issues on women and children welfare, maternal and youth reproductive health, HIV/AIDS and harmful traditional practices.[4][5][6]

The council also has the right to participate decision-making in political activities in accordance with the constitutional separation of state and religion.[3]

List of members

The Council membership includes seven major denominations:[7]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    UNESCO; Rose, Tudor (2015-05-11). Agree to Differ. UNESCO Publishing. p. 74. ISBN 978-92-3-100090-4.
  2. [2]
    "Faith in Action" (PDF). 23 December 2023.
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    Antigegn, Getahun Kumie (2019-12-15). "An Assessment of Religion, Peace and Conflict in the Post 1991 of Ethiopia". Vestnik RUDN. International Relations. 19 (4): 607–614. doi:10.22363/2313-0660-2019-19-4-607-614. ISSN 2313-0679.
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    "Inter Religious Tolerance and Peaceful co-existence in Ethiopia" (PDF). 23 December 2023.
  5. [5]
    "Meeting with the Interreligious Council of Ethiopia - Universal Peace Federation". www.upf.org. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
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    Østebø, Terje (September 2023). "Religious Dynamics and Conflicts in Contemporary Ethiopia: Expansion, Protection, and Reclaiming Space". African Studies Review. 66 (3): 721–744. doi:10.1017/asr.2023.11. ISSN 0002-0206.
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    "Role of the Inter-religious Council of Addis Ababa in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution" (PDF). 23 December 2023. p. 6.
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