Gabriela Frey

Join Gabriela Frey of the Council of Europe for an insightful exploration of Europe's institutional landscape and the vital role of civil society in upholding democratic values. In this lecture, Frey demystifies the crucial differences between the Council of Europe, with its focus on human rights and democracy, and the European Union, centered on economic and political policy. Drawing on her work representing the European Buddhist Union, she highlights the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights in protecting religious freedom and argues for a more inclusive, grassroots approach to interreligious and interconvictional dialogue. Discover the unique opportunities for citizen participation through the Conference of International NGOs (INGOs) and learn about the NIRIC Dialogue network, an initiative designed to collect and share best practices for fostering understanding and social cohesion across Europe.