Exploring the Irish experiences of conflict and the peace process continues to be valued by figures from within the national religious community who seek insights and opportunities for reflection on their own context, and...
Between the 10-12th September 2018, Forward Thinking facilitated a series of community roundtables between Max Hill QC, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, and diverse range of British Muslim community representatives. Over the three...
Building on our engagement with Knesset Members and senior party leaders from the right of Israeli politics, Forward Thinking facilitated a visit to Belfast and Dublin for an Israeli political delegation including ministerial chiefs...
Following an intensive series of conferences in Ireland, Forward Thinking spent time between Jerusalem and Ramallah holding a series of discussions about implementing the recommendations made by participants. These meetings were an opportunity to assess...
The Director of Forward Thinking,Oliver McTernan, recently spent five days in Gaza for intensive meetings meetings with political figures, academics, journalists and youth. The meetings provided an opportunity to access the situation, especially with...
Julian Weinberg, Political Dialogues Director, visit Saudi Arabia, 7-13 August for meetings with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other institutions to discuss developments in the region. During the visit, Julian discussed the challenges...
Between the 1st-5th August, Forward Thinking facilitated a conference in Dublin exploring how divides may be bridged and understanding developed across the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Participants from the region explored the challenges that currently prevent...
Forward Thinking, working with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), has launched a new pilot programme “Community Conversations” with events held in Bradford, 11th July 2018, and in Manchester, 23rd July 2018. The aim of...
On the 19th of July, Forward Thinking held meetings in Ramallah with the Palestinian Minister of Education and Higher Education, members of the Fatah Central Committee and advisers to President Abbas. This provided an opportunity...
On the 12th of July, Forward Thinking brought together a cross-party panel of political leaders – Members of Parliament and local councillors – to engage with a range of young Muslim/BME leaders and community activists...