ERB Journal Archive
ASMA-WISE 3rd Global Conference
This is a brief report on the ASMA-WISE 3rd Global Conference, "WISE: Muslim Women Leaders at the Frontlines of Change." The conference, held October 14, 2011-October17, 2001 in Istanbul, Turkey, drew 180 Muslim women from 45 countries.
Imam Initiative Project for End Violence Against Women Project Final Montitoring Report
Final monitoring report of a project aimed at enlisting Imams to end violence against women.
Religion, Peace, Extremism URI Africa Conference
This is a short video report on a conference organized by URI Africa and URI Great Lakes Region, 21-23 August 2011, on the theme "Role of Religions to Build Peace, Security and Counter Violent Extremism in Africa."
Religious Education in a Multicultural Society–REMC (08/22/11)
This study explored the transmission of religious beliefs and values through the education system and the family across different EU countries – Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Malta, and Scotland. It contributed to policy development in the educational arena by highlighting the … Continue reading
Living Together: Combining Diversity and Freedom in 21st Century Europe (7/11/11)
This report , by the Group of Eminent Persons appointed by the Council of Europe, looks at the challenges from intolerance and discrimination in Europe. The report assesses the risks and causes and identifies principles, actors, and proposals for action.
Education about Religions and Prime Minister Cameron
Op-Ed from Prof. Robert Jackson, from ERB partner institution Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit at the University of Warwick, on Prime Minister David Cameron's Munich Speech on multiculturalism. The article emphasizes that young people themselves, as well as intergovernmental … Continue reading
EFA Report: Launch
Short report on the launch of the EFA 2011 Global Monitoring Report, The hidden crisis: Armed conflict and education.
JYAN Network Annual Report, 2009-2010 (01/28/11)
Fifty-nine Georgetown students studying in 26 countries on six continents participated in the Junior Year Abroad Network (JYAN) in 2009-10. This report shares reflections on their time spent living and studying around the globe. Participants wrote letters from abroad dealing … Continue reading
Does God Make a Difference?: Taking Religion Seriously in Our Schools and Universities
Charles C. Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum, reviews the late philosopher Warren Nord’s book, Does God Make a Difference?: Taking Religion Seriously in Our Schools and Universities , published October 2010 by Oxford University … Continue reading
Tolerance isn’t Good Enough (12/13/10)
A discussion on the term "tolerance" versus "mutual respect," particularly in the context of non-Abrahamic religions.