Love also impels us towards universal communion. No one can mature or find fulfilment by withdrawing from others. By its very nature, love calls for growth in openness and the ability to accept others as part of a continuing adventure that makes every periphery converge in a greater sense of mutual belonging.– Papal Encyclical Letter on Fraternity and Social Friendship, Fratelli Tutti (2020: para. 95) We commit to uniting around common values, goals and activities and establishing effective and long-lasting partnerships to protect and support refugees, those displaced by climate change, and their host countries…Religious Leaders’ Statement at the Global Refugee Forum 2023

This online international conference is a collaboration between Global Ministries University (GMU), the Institute for Interreligious Dialogue and Islamic Studies (IRDIS) of Tangaza University, and the Harmony Institute of Nairobi, Kenya. Together, they are developing an interfaith online conference focused on global migration and solidarity, scheduled for February 2025 during the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week. With 184 million people living outside their country of nationality and 110 million forcibly displaced, global migration represents a major issue in our times. This conference highlights how religious communities and faith-based organizations contribute to countering division, exclusion, and discrimination often seen in migration discourse. Conference Themes:

• How do migrant experiences shape the understanding of human existence?
• How can migrants help define practices of mutual care for the common good?
• What role do migrants play in establishing shared values for peaceful coexistence?

“Belonging Together: Migrants, Refugees, Displaced People, and Global Solidarity," underscores that the human family is indivisible. Regardless of origin or residence status, people belong together. It emphasizes humanity’s responsibility for mutual care, solidarity, and fostering inclusive communities.