Issue of interfaith intolerance in society to be discussed in Odessa

The organizer of the round table is the International Congress on Protection of the Rights and Freedoms of Citizens “Shield”

On April 24, 2019, a round table on the theme “Tolerance in society and condemnation of calls for religious hatred” will be held in Odessa. Representatives of the media are invited to participate in the event and the press conference, reports the UOC Information and Education Department.

The organizer of the round table is the International Congress on Protection of the Rights and Freedoms of Citizens "Shield", which welcomes everyone to join the discussion. The venue is 83 Kanatnaya Str. (conference room, 5th floor), Odessa. The event starts at 12:00.

For more information please call: 780-13-04; 063-60-111-17, or via e-mail: shieldkongress@gmail.com.

As the UOJ reported, on July 20, 2019, in Odessa, an international conference will be held on the theme “Athos Heritage and Hesychasm Traditions in the History and Culture of Ukraine”.

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