Human Rights Seminar addressed LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedom
Spirituality and sexual and gender identity are not mutually exclusive. Non-discrimination is essential for LGBTQ+ individuals' freedom of religion. Thus,
Religious literacy – Guide to everyday encounters
What is religious literacy? Why is religious literacy needed in our increasingly diverse society? Religious literacy – Guide to everyday
Interreligious dialogue requires resources and religious literacy in order to make full impact
How could religious leaders help combat the democratic backsliding that we see throughout Europe? Does interreligious dialogue have something to
Statement: Religions for peace
The CORE Forum has been following the violence in Israel and Palestine with a heavy heart. For peacebuilding to begin
People of different faiths walked for peace and hospitality on UN day in five cities
The interfaith peace walk in Turku. The picture is taken by Timo Jakonen. Annual interfaith walk for peace
Religions United: Decisive Action Needed Against Islamophobia
Islamophobia, or anti-Muslim racism, is on the rise in Finland. The National Forum for Cooperation of Religions in Finland, CORE
About us
The National Forum for Cooperation of Religions in Finland (CORE Forum) brings together eight religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, the Latter-day
Background
The idea of establishing an interfaith forum in Finland first saw light in the early 2000s, when former president of
Board
Elected at the annual meeting on April 2, 2025 for a two-year term 2025–2027. Board Chairs Chair Pavlos Shaul Ylinen
Commissions
The Commissions of the CORE Forum are expert advisory bodies in their field whose task is to prepare matters for