[Edited extract from public address]
Even religious leaders are grappling to remain true to their cause against the growing tide of divisive discourse by the fringe political parties centred on identity politics.
Why has it been difficult for the leaders, whether elected or entrusted, to remain true to their cause and continue to serve the people ? Why and where has it gone wrong ? What are we to expect of our political and religious leaders in this new millennia where nation states are jostling to increase their hegemony across the ethnic and religious divide ? What future lies ahead for minority groups who have called the land they had migrated to home or who are enjoying the safety of their host nation ?
Hear from our experts who share their observances on a very timely and important topic.
Panellists: Prof Simon Robinson (Leeds Beckett University, UK), Prof Emeritus Gary Bouma (Monash University, Australia). Moderated by Prof Michele Grossman (Deakin University, Australia)
Where: Deakin University Downtown - Tower 2, Level 12, 727 Collins St Melbourne
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Political instability in various parts of the developing world are giving rise to mass migration of people mainly fleeing poverty, political conflict or religious persecution.
Political discourse has taken a more abrasive tone, whether in developing nations or mature developed nations, where minorities are being targeted.Even religious leaders are grappling to remain true to their cause against the growing tide of divisive discourse by the fringe political parties centred on identity politics.
Why has it been difficult for the leaders, whether elected or entrusted, to remain true to their cause and continue to serve the people ? Why and where has it gone wrong ? What are we to expect of our political and religious leaders in this new millennia where nation states are jostling to increase their hegemony across the ethnic and religious divide ? What future lies ahead for minority groups who have called the land they had migrated to home or who are enjoying the safety of their host nation ?
Hear from our experts who share their observances on a very timely and important topic.
Panellists: Prof Simon Robinson (Leeds Beckett University, UK), Prof Emeritus Gary Bouma (Monash University, Australia). Moderated by Prof Michele Grossman (Deakin University, Australia)
Where: Deakin University Downtown - Tower 2, Level 12, 727 Collins St Melbourne
Bookings: RSVP online through EventBrite
MORE:
Australian Intercultural Society
Website: www.intercultural.org.au