SDGs Roundtable 2024: Interfaith Contributions and Civil Society Best Practices

As a part of the SDGs Conference 2024, the Journalists and Writers Foundation and its Global Partners are organizing the SDGs Roundtable Discussion to discuss critical issues to promote and protect sustainable peace and development. This side-event aims to create a platform for the international delegations of civil society members, journalists, academics, experts, and human rights advocates participating at the SDGs Conference 2024 to share their expert opinions, exchange ideas on various development challenges and offer inclusive solutions to the contemporary challenges on social, economic, and environmental issues.

Round 1: Interfaith Contributions to SDGs Achievements
The discussion will focus on four key areas where interfaith efforts can make a significant impact:

– Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: How interfaith initiatives can contribute to poverty alleviation and zero hunger, and what strategies can be employed to bridge the gap between faith-based organizations and development agencies.
– Health and Wellness through Interfaith Efforts: The role of interfaith collaborations in promoting health and well-being, and how these partnerships can address healthcare disparities and promote access to quality healthcare for all.
– Education and Equality for All through Interfaith Partnerships: The power of interfaith partnerships in promoting education and equality, and how these collaborations can help bridge the gap in access to quality education, particularly for marginalized communities.
– SDG 16 – Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies through Interfaith Dialogue: The importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation in building peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, as outlined in SDG 16.

Round 2: Civil Society Best Practices and Initiatives for the SDGs
The discussion will focus on four key areas where civil society collaborations can make a significant impact:

– Building Inclusive Societies through Civic Initiatives: Examining how civil society collaborations can promote inclusivity, justice, and social cohesion by bridging cultural and religious divides.
– Faith Communities as Change-Makers: Exploring the ways in which faith communities are addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, and discussing opportunities for further collaboration and coordination.
– Empowering Youth-led Initiatives for Sustainable Peace: Highlighting youth-led educational initiatives that equip young people with the skills and values necessary to drive positive change, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and empathy.
– Fostering Gender Equality through Partnerships: Discussing the crucial role partnerships can play in promoting gender equality, challenging harmful gender stereotypes, and empowering women and girls.