Keynotes: Prof Robert Tombs & Prof Philippe Portier These talks will frame the comparative study and give context to the exchanges by discussing the role of religion in sustaining communities, comparing England with an established church, and France with its struggle around religion and laïcité.
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : religions, action sociale, paris et londres

While in London civil society is often openly infused with religious values, social initiative in Paris and its periphery is structured by laïcité. This panel explores theseconceptions of state secularism and questions the realities of these ‘models’ within local urban contexts as ideas of class, race and religious identity increasingly intersect. Laïcité & community (quarters): B. Gidley, Academic Birkbeck / A. Alimi, Barrister Laïcité & workplace: E. Barthelemy, Dir. Mozaik RH /O. Kahn, Dir. Runnymede Trust Chair: S. Cohen, Dir. Woolf Institute / Discussant: H. Karimi, Researcher Strasbourg
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : religions, action sociale, paris et londres

Since the fall-out from the Paris attacks and alongside the rise in nationalism across Europe, faith leaders have sought to improve community relations. This panel brings together practitioners and researchers to discuss the notion of interreligious encounter in relation to social action and its potential to generate constructive communication. Leadership & social action: H. Gluck, Rabbi Stamford Hill / M. Bajrafil, Imam Ivry Encounter & social action: D. Pinto, Researcher Ind. / S. Hathroubi, Activist FEU Chair: N. Gole, Academic EHESS / Discussant: A. Benveniste, Researcher Paris 8
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : religions, action sociale, paris et londres

Since the fall-out from the Paris attacks and alongside the rise in nationalism across Europe, faith leaders have sought to improve community relations. This panel brings together practitioners and researchers to discuss the notion of interreligious encounter in relation to social action and its potential to generate constructive communication. Leadership & social action: H. Gluck, Rabbi Stamford Hill / M. Bajrafil, Imam Ivry Encounter & social action: D. Pinto, Researcher Ind. / S. Hathroubi, Activist FEU Chair: N. Gole, Academic EHESS / Discussant: A. Benveniste, Researcher Paris 8
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : religions, action sociale, paris et londres

Since the fall-out from the Paris attacks and alongside the rise in nationalism across Europe, faith leaders have sought to improve community relations. This panel brings together practitioners and researchers to discuss the notion of interreligious encounter in relation to social action and its potential to generate constructive communication. Leadership & social action: H. Gluck, Rabbi Stamford Hill / M. Bajrafil, Imam Ivry Encounter & social action: D. Pinto, Researcher Ind. / S. Hathroubi, Activist FEU Chair: N. Gole, Academic EHESS / Discussant: A. Benveniste, Researcher Paris 8
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : religions, action sociale, paris et londres

Since the fall-out from the Paris attacks and alongside the rise in nationalism across Europe, faith leaders have sought to improve community relations. This panel brings together practitioners and researchers to discuss the notion of interreligious encounter in relation to social action and its potential to generate constructive communication. Leadership & social action: H. Gluck, Rabbi Stamford Hill / M. Bajrafil, Imam Ivry Encounter & social action: D. Pinto, Researcher Ind. / S. Hathroubi, Activist FEU Chair: N. Gole, Academic EHESS / Discussant: A. Benveniste, Researcher Paris 8
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : religions, action sociale, paris et londres

Faith and politics can clash when communities feel that it is desirable to take local governance into their own hands. For the closing panel, activists and academics will discuss local politics, community interaction and the boundaries of religious observance in secular life, particularly with regard to the notion of Trust. Trust, Faith & governance: J. Siddiqi, Activist / P. Winicki, Consultant Church & civil society: A. Artaud, Researcher GSRL / D. Barclay, Activist CTC Chair: M. Cohen, Researcher CNRS / Discussant: S. Hussain, Academic Coventry
Mot(s) clés libre(s) : religions, action sociale, paris et londres