Interfaith Dialogue as a Framework for Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-int-fr-dg-01
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About the Article
This article explores interfaith dialogue as both a peacebuilding mechanism and a development framework that strengthens social cohesion, reduces prejudice, and promotes sustainable communities. By connecting dialogue with global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, it highlights its potential to address structural barriers in low-resource and emerging economies. Practical applications include dialogue techniques, conflict resolution strategies, grassroots organizing, and media engagement. Case-based insights illustrate how interfaith initiatives foster inclusivity, empower marginalized groups, and generate collaborative solutions. The analysis positions interfaith dialogue not merely as symbolic exchange but as a transformative process of empowerment, resilience, and collective action.
Key Topics
- Interfaith dialogue as a peacebuilding and development framework
- Cultural competence and inclusivity in diverse contexts
- Dialogue techniques: active listening, facilitation, digital platforms
- Conflict resolution strategies and grassroots engagement
- Media as a tool for amplifying interfaith initiatives
- Contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Interfaith Dialogue as a Framework for Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-mt-01
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