Safeguarding Christianity in Lebanon

Date: 22 May 2024 (Wednesday), 5.00 PM – 6.00 PM

Venue: MCC Scruton (Budapest, Tas vezér utca 3-7., 1113)

The event is open to the press and all, but pre-registration is required.

Description: In the Middle East region, religion has remained a powerful force until nowadays, shaping politics, society, and international relations. Islam is the region's dominant religion but we must bear in mind the crucial role of the Christian minority. Lebanon’s importance in safeguarding Christian civilization is an irreplaceable and powerful component.

Our guest speaker, Marwan Abdallah, Head of the Foreign Affairs Department in the Lebanese Kataeb Party is dedicated to protecting the freedom of religion of the Christian minority in Lebanon. He will delve into the role of Christianity in shaping Lebanon's cultural identity, its influence on the country's politics, and the challenges faced by Christian communities in the region.

Language: English

Program

5.00– 5.45 PM                       Moderated Discussion

• Marwan Abdallah, Head, Foreign Affairs Department, Lebanese Kataeb Party
• Moderator: Sára Kmeczkó, Researcher, Migration Research Institute

5.45 – 6.00 PM                      Q&A