«Freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental right which is part of the foundation of the European Union. The persistent persecution of religious and ethnic minorities makes protecting and promoting this freedom inside and outside the EU all the more essential.»

H.E. Jean Claude Juncker President of the European Commission

European Parliament, BRUSSELS, February 2018

Seminar on:

CHALLENGES FOR FREEDOM OF
CONSCIENCE & RELIGION IN EUROPE
AND... SECURITY

Organized by:

Association Internationale
POUR LA DÉFENSE DE LA LIBERTÉ RELIGIEUSE
International Association
FOR THE DEFENCE OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Panel Discussion Keynotes


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Dr. Liviu OLTEANU
SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE AIDLR
«The European Freedom of Conscience & Religious Context And The Goal Of The International Association For The Defense Of Religious Liberty.»
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Leo Van DOESBURG
DIRECTOR FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS OF EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN POLITICAL MOVEMENT (ECPM)

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Csaba SOGOR MEP
MEMBER OF THE LIBE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS, FORMER PASTOR OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN ROMANIA
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Dr. RIK TORFS
KU LEUVEN FORMER RECTOR
«Possible dangers for freedom of conscience, contributing to peaceful coexistence and freedom of conscience and religion with regards to peace and security.»
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Dr. Asher MAOZ
DEAN PEREZ ACADEMIC CENTER LAW SCHOOL, REHOVOT ISRAEL
«Freedom of conscience, religion, belief – a threat or a promise?»
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Mgr. Dr. Elisabeta KITANOVIC
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN CHURCHES
«Minority churches, and religious minorities face many challenges, in Europe and beyond.»
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Dr. Elizabeth O’CASEY
DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY, INTERNATIONAL HUMANIST AND ETHICAL UNION (IHEU)
«The Right to Freedom of thought, Conscience and Religion as key in the Promotion of Security.»
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Dr. Jose Miguel SERRANO
PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY OF LAW, UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID, SPAIN
«Secularism and freedom of conscience. »
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Judge Dr. Harald MUELLER
HANOVER, GERMANY, PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF FRIEDENSAU
«Freedom of religion and security – an antagonism? »
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Revd. Bonnie EVANS-HILLS
CHURCH OF ENGLAND, LEICESTER, UK
«Introduction to the un global plan of action for religious leaders and the role of women in security issues, for themselves and society.»
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Imam RAZAWI
SCOTTISH AHLUL BAYT SOCIETY, UNITED NATIONS HOUSE, UK


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Pastor Davide ROMANO
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST – ROME
«L'Union Européenne Fait-Elle La Promotion Des Droits De L'homme Et De La Liberté De Conscience? Une Question et Quelques Réponses Possibles.»
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Arie DE PATER
EUROPEAN EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE’S BRUSSELS REPRESENTATIVE (EEA)
«Too precious to take for granted.»
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Joao MARTINS
DIRECTOR ADRA EUROPE
«Freedom of conscience in Europe: also a right for refugees?»
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Guinara AKHUNDOVA
HEAD OF GLOBAL RESPONSE DEPT., INT. MEDIA SUPPORT, DENMARK
«Impartial Journalism Against Intolerance.»