ASIATODAY.ID, SEMARANG – The 23rd Annual International Conference on Islamic Studies (AICIS) was held at the State Islamic University (UIN) Walisongo, Semarang city, Central Java, which took place from Thursday, February 1 to Saturday, February 3 2024.
This conference carries the theme “Redefining the Roles of Religion in Addressing Human Crisis: Encountering Peace, Justice, and Human Rights Issues”.
The 23rd AICIS reflects the interaction between religious studies and the challenges of the current humanitarian crisis, especially in 2023, where there are many humanitarian conflicts that are of great concern, such as the never-ending conflict between Israel and Palestine and the war between Russia and Ukraine. Issues of injustice, inequality in international relations and universal humanitarian schemes are also the main highlights of this conference.
The 23rd AICIS produced the Semarang Charter which was read by Acting Chancellor of UIN Walisongo, Prof. Dr. Nizar Ali, M.Ag at the 23rd AICIS Closing Ceremony in 2024.
The following are 9 points of the Semarang Charter which have been confirmed at the 23rd AICIS in 2024.
- Religious beliefs, traditions and practices throughout the world are so rich, diverse and cannot be interpreted monolithically, that each one needs to recognize and respect this diversity as a source of strength and understanding in responding to humanitarian crises.
- In facing the recent humanitarian crisis, religious communities must work together to provide the best service to society to alleviate suffering, build solidarity, and create justice and equality.
- Religious teachings must be interpreted and applied in cool and moderate ways to protect the dignity of every individual, so advocacy is needed to maintain human rights and social justice in every element of human life.
- To avoid as few social, economic and even political conflicts as possible, religious leaders and institutions must be actively involved in dialogue between religions and beliefs, avoid religious sentiments, foster understanding and complete cooperation as a bridge of empathy between fellow human beings ,
- Recognizing the inextricable relationship between religion, humanity and the environment, a commitment is needed to promote all sustainable practices that contribute to environmental management and the welfare of the planet and its inhabitants.
- With the recent massive crimes and brutality against fellow human beings, religious and belief communities are committed to real work in providing humanitarian assistance to those affected to alleviate their suffering and speed up their recovery regardless of their religion and beliefs.
- Communities of religions and beliefs are committed to carrying out sustainable empowerment and strengthening of communities regardless of religion and belief in order to avoid the recurrence of conflict.
- To distance themselves from sentiments and provocations that can damage social relations between human beings, religious and belief communities need to promote the wise use of technology in order to avoid escalation of increasing conflicts.
- Leaders of religions and beliefs are committed to encouraging the formation of moral leadership that can foster trust in their respective communities and wider society. (AT Network)
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