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to promote inclusive dialogues and a durable solution to the conflict. Forward
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The Women for a
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Jordan Morgan is
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Cecily
Bayliss is a Programme Officer at Forward Thinking. She supports the facilitation of dialogues between high-level officials and parliamentarians in the Gulf-MENA region and Europe. She studied Theology at the
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Harry Weeks is a
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To promote greater understanding and engagement between diverse
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government. His book, 'Violence in God's Name' explores the role of religion in an age of conflict. He broadcasts regularly on radio and television.
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