International Movement for Peace & Coexistence
Budget
€10,148
EP Access
2
accredited persons
Staff
2
0.75 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Coexistence is predicated upon unconditional respect for human rights where every person has equal dignity and worth. IMPAC combats all forms of discrimination and promotes community cohesion by organising conferences, holding symposia, attending round tables, providing consultancy services, publishing reports, analysing data, distributing briefings, training others, and engaging in research. Dialogue is the key to community cohesion and peaceful coexistence.
EU Legislative Interests
Counter-terrorism Directive and policies on terrorist financing and networks; employment and social inclusion initiatives; European Pillar of Social Rights; anti-discrimination, anti-racism, anti-extremism, and anti-radicalization policies; fundamental rights, including freedom of religion or belief (FORB) and media freedom; migration and asylum policies, including protections against unjust expulsions and deportations; EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy; UNESCO Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, International Understanding, Cooperation, Fundamental Freedoms, Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development; child rights and protection from armed conflict and exploitation; promotion of interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. Following AFET, SEDE, LIBE, DROI, ITRE, CONT, CULT and BUDG committees.
Communication Activities
Meetings with MEPs and EU officials. Briefings regarding public hearings at the European Parliament. Responding to draft resolutions and legislation, including support for European Parliament resolutions on human rights violations (e.g., expulsions in third countries like Türkiye) Organising events hosted by MEPs, such as conferences in the European Parliament on threats to security and coexistence (e.g., 'Safeguarding Europe – exposing the growing threat of the Muslim Brotherhood' on March 4, 2026, focusing on ideological infiltration and links to extremism; 'Strategies to Combat Radicalism in the Middle East and Around the Globe through Education for Tolerance and a Culture of Peace' on May 20, 2025, emphasising deradicalisation through education; 'Extremist Networks and European Security' on March 2, 2025, highlighting terrorist-linked organisations like Samidoun and Masar Badil; Roundtable on EU and MS funding to NGOs linked to terrorism on November 20 2025; and advocacy events tied to EP condemnations of Christian expulsions in Türkiye on February 12, 2026). Producing detailed documented reports and policy recommendations. Participating in Brussels-based rallies and solidarity events against regimes funding terrorism and violating human rights (e.g., against the Iranian regime). Commemorating international days with advocacy campaigns, including World Day of Social Justice for anti-discrimination and inclusion, Red Hand Day for child rights protection, and International Day of Peaceful Coexistence for tolerance and interfaith dialogue. Community outreach and collaborative projects to empower marginalised groups, particularly religious minorities, through education, dialogue, and anti-extremism efforts.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
N/A
Organisation Members
2 members - (1) President and (2) Secretary General
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.