2026 Harare, Zimbabwe conference

Religious Pluralism: Promoting Mutual Respect, Human Dignity, and Multi-faith Harmony in Africa

A group of delegates gathers on the stage for a photo.

 

January 16–17, 2026

120 people from 11 nations gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe at the Hyatt Regency Harare Meikles Hotel to discuss religious pluralism, human dignity, and mutual respect. In addition, delegates visited the Harare Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Anglican Cathedral of St. Mary and All Saints, and the Masjid Al Abbas Islamic Cultural Institute.

The event was sponsored by The International Center for Law & Religion Studies at Brigham Young University Law School, in partnership with:

The Africa University School of Law
The Catholic University of Zimbabwe
The University of Zimbabwe School of Law
The Zimbabwe Open University
The Zimbabwe Council of Churches
The Zimbabwe Inter-Religious Council
The Law Firm of Coghlan, Welsh & Guest
The J. Reuben Clark Law Society–Africa

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