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Global Interdependence Day Forum on Islam, Multiculturalism, and the Lessons of Norway
Written by David Wills, UPF-UK
Monday, September 12, 2011
London, UK - An event in the House of Lords to mark Sept. 12, 2011 as Global Interdependence Day was entitled 'Islam, Multiculturalism and the Lessons of Norway' and co-sponsored by the Universal Peace Federation.
The program had been organized by Prof. Lord Bhikhu Parekh, who sadly could not be present. The distinguished panel included Mr. Jan Gustav Strandanaeu, U.N. Consultant on Environmental issues; Dr. Omar Khan, Research Director, Runnymede Trust; Imam Abduljalil Sajid, Chair of the Muslim Council for Religious and Racial Harmony; Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Chair of the World Council of Faiths; and Dr. Varun Uberoi, Lecturer at Brunel University. The program was chaired by Professor Lord Kamlesh Patel.
The event was co-sponsored by the Gandhi Foundation, Runnymede Trust, Universal Peace Federation, and Civ-World (U.S.A.).
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