We are grateful for the safe return and welcome back our delegates from the International Conference on Education and Dialogue, which was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Alba Intercultural Dialogue Center organized the International Conference “Education and Dialogue” with the support of the University of CEMA and other national and international organizations. The conference aimed to create a platform to address topics related to education and dialogue in light of our times.

Imam Talib Shareef and various experts from around the world, especially from Latin America, were invited to serve as presenters. They all offered innovative perspectives, strategic insights, and active tools to promote inclusive, open, integrative education with a view to establishing a culture of peace, human rights, and intercultural dialogue. Our delegates were Fitrah Muhammad, Warees Majeed, Sultan Muhammad, Shakir Muslim, Imam Rashad Abdul Rahmaan, and Savas Ozturk.

In a world in crisis, where levels of violence, hate speech, and discrimination are increasingly alarming, with unsustainable rates of inequality, we need more than ever to rethink education in light of dialogue and inclusion. The Hizmet movement, founded by Fethullah Gülen, has played a fundamental role in promoting education and fostering dialogue among diverse communities. Through its extensive network of schools, universities, and educational initiatives, the movement has prioritized the value of education as a means to cultivate individuals who are not only academically competent but also socially responsible and compassionate. These educational institutions have often served as platforms for interreligious and intercultural dialogue, fostering understanding, tolerance, and collaboration among people from different backgrounds.

By emphasizing the importance of empathy, respect, and mutual understanding, the Hizmet movement has significantly contributed to fostering a culture of peace and cooperation in societies around the world.