About Us

Welcome to FUO-NMI International Conference

After the creation of the universe, humanity was entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the world's destiny. Despite our differences in religion, political beliefs, and ethnic backgrounds, we are united in our quest for peace and development. However, the increasing youth population and restiveness pose significant challenges to achieving this goal. In response, the NASFAT Missionary Institute and Fountain University are jointly organizing the International Conference on "Navigating the Dynamics of Religion, Politics, Ethnicity, and Youth for Peace and Development."

This conference aims to bring together researchers, thought leaders, administrators, religious leaders, traditional leaders, politicians, youth advocates, and other stakeholders to engage in robust discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. By exploring the complex relationships between religion, politics, ethnicity, and youth, we hope to identify effective solutions to the challenges hindering peace and development in our world. Through this collective intellectual effort, we aspire to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of human society.

CONFERENCE SUB-THEMES

Youth for Peace and Development

Discussants on youth matter are to focus on the growing population of youth and restiveness vis-a-vis their future development and hence peace in the world. Others may include but not limited to
  • Empowering the Youth for Peace and Development
  • Youth in Religious Activities
  • Societal Challenges - Wither the Youth
  • Youth Engagements and Religious Discourse
  • Youth-driven Social Innovation for Development
  • Youth and Social Media Activism
  • Interfaith Youth Networking
  • Religion, Cultural Heritage Preservation and Youth Initiatives
  • Youth-led Grassroots’ Movement
  • Peace-Making and Youth Participation
  • Peace-Building and the Youth
  • Youth and Social Justice Advocacy
  • Youth, Science and Technology for Peace and Development
  • Interfaith and Youth Initiatives for Social Cohesion

Politics for Peace and Development

Participants are expected to interrogate the difference political ideologies in order to create peace and development for the human world. Others may include but not limited to
  • Political Engagement for Peace and Development
  • Roles of Religious Leaders in Political Transformation
  • Political Economy and Social Justice
  • Political Communication and Diversity
  • Political Accountability and Participation
  • Ethics in Political Decision Making
  • Political Institutions and Social Equity
  • Political Representation and Social Justice
  • Political Stability and Social Progress
  • Religious Influence on Political Policies
  • Political Power and Ethnic Mobilization
  • Religious Approach on Political Conflict Resolution

Ethnic Diversity for Peace and Development

Papers on this subject are to explore how human traditional ethnic backgrounds can promote peace and development. Others may include but not limited to
  • Media Misrepresentation of Ethnic and Religious Groupings
  • Intersecting Identities of Ethnicity and Gender
  • Ethnic Relations in Urban Spaces
  • Religion, Ethnicity and Access to Education
  • Religion, Ethnicity and Political Decision Making
  • Ethnicity, Diaspora and Social Influence
  • Religion, Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Equity
  • Ethnic Minority and Religious Inclusivity
  • Ethnic Conflict Resolution through Religious Principles
  • Ethnic Diversity and Development

Religion for Peace and Development

Presenters are expected from different religious backgrounds to focus on how religiosity brings peace and development to the world. Other sub-themes may include but not limited to
  • Religious Interfaith Dialogue for Societal Harmony
  • Religious Ethics in addressing Societal Challenges
  • Religious Pluralism in Contemporary Society
  • Religious Tolerance and Coexistence
  • Religious Pluralism and National Unity
  • Challenges of Multiculturalism from Religious Perspectives

"Innovating Peace through Inclusive Collaboration"

Event Partner

Event Location

Fountain University
Oke-Osun,
P.M.B. 4491, Osogbo, Osun State. Nigeria
Phone: +23480
Email: fuo.nmi@fuo.edu.ng

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