International Women’s Day celebrated on the 8th March marks the women’s rights movement. In the 21st century it may come … More
Category: Islam
A story of segregation: the rise of factitious Christian Europe and Islamic Middle East
The ongoing plummet of Christians living in the Middle East backed by European leader’s preferential treatment of non-Muslim refugees seeking … More
An open letter: the Hagia Sophia.
Frithjof Kuepper and Hartmut Dreier’s open letter to the Turkish government.
Regarding Racism – 75 years after the Holocaust why is it still here?
What drives Resurgent Racism In today’s World? Antisemitism and Islamophobia seem to be everywhere, along with a new Spirit of … More
Of Boris and of Banning the Burkas
The following represents the personal view of the NCF Secretary General and does not necessarily represent an NCF position: There … More
ISD’s YouthCAN Lab, Brussels – an optimistic hive of youth activism
Violent extremism and hate speech continue to be two of the most pernicious threats to life in Western Europe today, … More
Have a blessed Eid – كل عام وأنتم بخير
Have a blessed Eid – كل عام وأنتم بخير May God grant that this is a splendid and wonderful year … More
Nematollahi persecution in Iran: derision and violence solves nothing
Since 2005, tensions between the Iranian authorities and the largest Sufi sect in the country, the Nematollahi Gonobadi, have been … More
Don’t Forget Me
“And, sir, it is no little thing to make mine eyes to sweat compassion”, (William Shakespeare, Coriolanus). This is my … More
Poland’s authoritarian turn?
The recent decision by Poland’s government to pass a law that weakens the judiciary’s independence raises concerns on the overall … More
On Power and Leadership, Love and Hope
The following report is the first in a new monthly series from the Next Century Foundation’s Secretary General. It represents … More
In condemnation of the terrorist attacks
A day after the horrible terrorist attack on London Bridge and Borough Market in which seven people lost their life, the … More
Freedom of Religion in America
The freedom to believe, practice and preach any religion is an unalienable fundamental right, imperative to the maintenance of social … More