EULEMA - European Muslim Leaders Majlis
Budget
€40,076
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
5
1.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
EULEMA is an International non-profit organization officially registered in Brussels that was acknowledged with the Royal Decree from the King of Belgium and the Minister of Justice in 2023. Muslim scholars, theologians, teachers, imams and head of National Muslim associations and mosques from more than 20 European Countries are involved in EULEMA activities in the field of religious freedom, intercultural education, interreligious dialogue, human rights, prevention against hatred and discrimination, in cooperation with the Institutions of the European Union. The Association is located in the Region of Brussels, at 3 rue Abbé Cuypers, 1040 Brussels, Belgium, and its activities extend across Europe. EULEMA Board is managed by Amina Baghajati from Austria, mufti Nedzad Grabus from Bosnia, imam David Munir from Portugal, Suaad Onniselka from Finland and chairman imam Yahya Pallavicini from Italy.
EU Legislative Interests
The rise of religious intolerance in Europe Resolution on the right to freedom of expression and respect for religious beliefs Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter - annual report 2021
Communication Activities
Eulema members regularly participate in the Article 17 programme meetings at the European Parliament. EULEMA offers a platform to representatives of the diverse Muslim communities in Europe to exchange, learn and coordinate their initiatives to better represent their faith and advocate for the rights and dignity of Muslim communities at regional level. It engages in Europe-wide interfaith dialogue and encourages understanding and solidarity between faith groups. It undertakes and seeks to foster a productive and respectful exchange between the religious and secular sectors of modern European society, in order to ensure that all European citizens are able to assume their rights and responsibilities as equal members of that society without sacrificing their faith, traditions or identity. EULEMA activities are aimed at protecting and developing the European values which are our common heritage and the true source of individual freedom, political liberty and genuine democracy. Activities 2024: Berlin. Council of Europe. Conference of Religious Leaders and Democracy, before European elections. EULEMA members from Bosnia, Germany and Italy invited. https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/berlin-conference-on-how-religious-leaders-can-help-to-re- invigorate-european-democracies Lisbon KAICIID Global Dialogue Forum https://www.kaiciid.org/resources/kaiciid-global-dialogue-forum https://www.kaiciidglobalforum.org/ Palermo KAICIID European Policy Dialogue Forum on Social Cohesion https://www.kaiciid.org/stories/features/promoting-social-cohesion-through-dialogue-celebrating- network-dialogues-5th Sarajevo MJLC Ambassadors training and visit to Srebrenica https://mjlc-europe.org/announcements/2024-05-23_sarajevo-declaration/ Brussels, Belgian Presidency of the EU, Ministry of Justice CMB - EULEMA The contribution of Muslim leaders to combatting hate speech Case studies from Muslim delegates from Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, Ukraine with the participation of experts from the European Commission, the Council of Europe, OIM, messages from the United Nations and Odihr. Thanks to KAICIID support. https://www.eulema.org/ Rome, University of Notre Dame, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Religious & Interreligious Engagement in Peacebuilding in the Middle East Crisis
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
EULEMA cooperates with other associations and organizations whose missions and objectives correspond to those of EuLeMa, such as the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), the Muslim and Jewish Leadership Council (MJLC) and the Conference of European Rabbis.
Organisation Members
EULEMA currently includes Islamic religious leaders from 24 European countries. See https://www.eulema.org/members/
Additional Information
EULEMA is a no profit organization. Our members carry out activities not for profit, but solely for philanthropic, charitable, benevolent, humane reasons or in the public interest. All contributions we receive from KAICIID cover the costs of the events.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.