Ecumenism brings Arabs together in Cairo to confront hate speech
Michel Abs reflects on the Cairo conference as an Arab platform for dialogue, human dignity and coexistence.
16 October 2026Middle East Council of Churches
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In this MECC-published article, Professor Michel Abs describes the regional conference held in Cairo on 4–5 October as an Arab space to examine the roots of hate speech and the roles of institutions, education, media and digital platforms in countering it. He emphasizes dialogue, respect for diversity and shared work to protect human dignity, and discusses the Cairo Charter and its recommendations.
DialogueHuman dignityHate speech
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