New European Platform for Jewish Muslim Co-operation

On 27 November 2007 the new European Platform for Jewish Muslim Co-operation was launched at the European Parliament in Brussels. The Platform aims to facilitate co-operation, dialogue and partnership between Jewish and Muslim communities at local, national and trans-national levels within Europe. It also intends to increase the visibility of and to empower existing Jewish Muslim initiatives. Furthermore it’s members want to initiate and promote new opportunities for dialogue and co-operation between Jewish and Muslim communities.
The Platform is supposed to be a step to create good relations between these two cultures in Europe, through supporting direct contact between communities. Planned projects include joint religious diversity training and an annual award for successful initiatives. Open to new members and countries, the Co-operation Platform is currently facilitated by CEJI – A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe with the guidance of a joint Jewish Muslim Steering Group, made up of twelve representatives of Jewish and Muslim organisations from six European countries. For additional information please visit the website: http://www.ceji.org