Ayatollah Shirazi considers pluralism as a watchdog for the conduct and behavior of the ruling body. It guarantees the sound state of the government. Pluralism is a must for any country that wants to protect a system in which freedom can thrive.
Countries that are emerging out of conflict face multiple challenges – ranging from transitional justice issues, building civil society, writing new constitutions, creating new rule of law systems and security forces as well as rebuilding the domestic economy.
Capacity building, as well as sharing lessons learned and expertise help improve our nation’s ability to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts – and thereby reduce the risks for violent conflict around the world. Training exercises include negotiation, mediation, facilitation and communication, among other peacebuilding skills
The objective is to contribute to effective development and stabilization policies that help manage and prevent conflict. Peace and nonviolence are the essence of Islam and the basis of its teachings. They are in harmony with the spirit of Islam.
Mediation and facilitation are two broad categories of tools used in conflict management, resolution and prevention. For example, a neutral third party can mediate between warring factions and help facilitate meaningful and productive conversations to manage, resolve or prevent conflict from becoming violent.
Peace is an essential pillar of the political theory presented and advocated by Ayatollah Shirazi in all his books and studies. Peace is the aim and objective, as well as the means to get to the aim. Ayatollah Shirazi stresses on the fact that the consequence of peace is the safest and best. One must act peacefully in all aspects of life.
Freedom of the individual in all issues, as prescribed in the teachings of Islam – such as freedom of expression, freedom of belief, etc. Ayatollah Shirazi sees freedom as the root of progress and prosperity.
Washington D.C director of Shirazi Foundation attends an event hosted by the Middle East Institute titled “Shaping the Future: Geopolitics and the Middle East.” Through out this interactive event, distinguished guests elaborate on what is at stake in the Middle East, and what are possible scenarios for how the future of the region looks to become.
Ambassador Polaschik, Ambassador Gerald Feierstein, the honorable Rolf Mutzenich, and Ms. Karen Attiah shared a fruitful discussion on this complex topic and emphasized on importance of understanding the region before trying to decide for its future. Shirazi Foundation Washington D.C director pointed out there are more to the Middle East than just a Geopolitical dimension.
There are more religious minorities and Ethnic groups that are not represented in the decision making process. Minorities need to become part of the decision making process of the future of Middle East if we as the global village aim for a peaceful outcome and a long lasting coexistence in the region, otherwise there will always be turmoil, and turmoil means instability in economic and political terms.
In an interactive dialogue coordinated by Group of Friends (GOF,) Madam prosecutor addressed issues at hand, and the role of International Criminal Court (ICC) in researching and gathering of necessary information to bring the criminals to the court and advancing the process of restoring rights. Shirazi Foundation places an important emphasis on rights of individuals regardless of age, ethnicity, skin color, faith and/or religion.
Director or Shirazi Foundation thanks the ICC Prosecutor for her presentation, Group of Friends (GOF,) for coordinating the interactive dialogue and hopes the court is able to fully prosecute criminals whom sought violent behavior instead of friendly dialogue to resolve differences.
Shirazi Foundation’s Washington D.C director attended an event titled A Discussion with H.E. Abdulla Shahid, hosted by the Atlantic Council regarding the situation of minorities and human rights in the Maldives. H.E Abdulla Shahid is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives. Mr. Shahid elaborated on challenges his country faces in rebuilding itself in educational fields, security, and economic stability.
Mr. Bharath Gopalaswamy, Director of South Asia Center of the Atlantic Council emphasized on the roadmap ahead of Maldives in the years to come, and the steps Mr. Shahid is taking as the Foreign Affairs Minister of Maldives. Director of Shirazi Foundation stressed the importance of building an inclusive society where minorities have the ability to express their opinions freely without fear of legal consequence. Bridging the gap between people and nations is an important step that countries need to take in order to build a strong and welcoming nation. Slowly building independency of Maldives is essential to its long lasting and peaceful governance.
The media is an outlet and a natural reflection of humanitarian affairs. It has become one of the most influential social tools in human activity since it was created by the need and scientific development and the need to communicate with the growing population around the world.
Radio, as classified by the United Nations, is the most accessible media outlet in the world. It is a powerful and inexpensive communication tool. Radio is very suitable for reaching out to remote communities and vulnerable groups, such as the illiterate, the disabled, women, youth and the poor. At the same time, it provides a forum for participation in public debate, regardless of the educational level of the people. In addition, radio plays a major role in emergency communication and disaster relief.
Radio is still the most dynamic, interactive and participatory medium, adapting to the changes of the 21st century and providing new avenues for interaction and participation among people. When social media restrict us to bubbles of like-minded people, radio has its role in bringing together communities and promoting positive dialogue for change.
By listening to the voices of the masses and responding to their needs, the radio provides a necessary diversity of views and voices to address the challenges we all face.
His Excellency Theologian Sayyid Mohammad Shirazi emphasized on the importance of the media, especially mass media broadcasting methods, highlighting its importance in establishing tolerance and civil peace and spreading civilized culture among the peoples of the world, especially in the countries of the Middle East.
The present heritage of the late Imam, represented by dozens of media outlets that deal with intellectual, cultural and in-depth Islamic affairs, is characterized by its principles which contribute to the establishment of democratic norms, community culture and human rights teachings in general.
While the religious authority of His Excellency Theologian Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Shirazi continued to support and support the media’s supportive approach to the media, which contributed directly and indirectly to changing the reality of many people who were eager to free themselves from tyranny. For public and private freedoms, especially the ideologies that the media have succeeded in uprooting from the lives of millions of people in the Middle East.
Shirazi Foundation calls upon human rights organizations to intensify their efforts to support the freedom and diversity in media and to promote culture of tolerance for opposing views. Considering the diversity of our communities, it is important to promote a peaceful coexistence.
