August 4, 2026 | General
An international conference on Reconciliation in Action was held at
the Lincoln Bishop University , UK, and organized by the Center for
Reconciliation from 17th
July.
The conference explored how communities of
religion and belief can help build a more peaceful and compassionate society .Leaders,
academicians, peacebuilders and community practitioners from across the UK and
around the world, gathered and discussed on the conference theme” Reconciliation in Action, bridging the
divides”.
Prison Fellowship Rwanda was represented
at the conference by Felix Bigabo, who delivered a
presentation titled "Reconciliation
and Healing in Post-Genocide Rwanda: Lessons Learned from
Practice." His presentation
provided background on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,
highlighted the healing and reconciliation process, explained
the role of Prison Fellowship Rwanda, and shared key lessons
learned from implementing the Action-Based Reconciliation
Model (ABRM).
In general, participants at the
conference expressed a strong commitment to continuing the
networks and partnerships established during this much-needed
gathering, while working to bridge existing divides. At a
time when societies around the world are facing increasing
division and conflict, participants emphasized the importance of
fostering dialogue, strengthening unity across diverse communities,
promoting our shared interdependence, and cultivating a more
compassionate and inclusive society.
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