[Call for Participants] JEF International Seminar: Religion in Europe: Believe it or Leave it? Bol, Croatia, 7-13 October 2012

[Sarah J.C. Dejaegher]

JEF International Seminar: Religion in Europe: Believe it or Leave it?
Bol, Croatia, 7-13 October 2012

Co-organised by JEF-Europe and JEF-Croatia and financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, this international seminar will take place in Bol on the island of Brač in Croatia, from 7 until 13 October 2012.

Religion plays an important role in life for many Europeans citizens. Debate on the rights of religious minorities and exploring the dilemmas for the pluralist society we live in are key in the creation of a tolerant European continent.

Objectives of the seminar:

• Raising awareness among young leaders about the challenges of religious divides and the role they play while providing them with tools for building understanding in their communities;
• Promoting active and critical thinking about issues pertaining to the debate between religious rights versus secular state;
• Motivating youth to take an active role in creating an atmosphere of better understanding between divided societies through civil society involvement;
• Producing recommendations for policymakers on the importance of a more effective inter-religious and secular dialogue in Europe.

During the seminar, non-formal education will be key! The participants will actively seek information and process it critically through a variety of methods. They will be provided with background information on the topic beforehand, in order to have time to prepare and be able to contribute to the discussions at the seminar. You will find here all the details about the event!

Interested in participating? 
Complete the application form online and let me know that you have registered by sending me an email: sarah.d...@jef.eu
Deadline: 15 August

Happy Summer Holidays 

Sarah Dejaegher
International Officer JEF Belgium