Come and Visit! event invites you to explore religious communities across Finland
Date: August 19, 2025 Time: 7–20 / See detailed opening times in the program below Location: Across Finland You are warmly
Combat against islamophobia calls for broad education
The CORE Forum's report Islam in Finland – Present and Challenges was published on February 5th during an event at the
CORE Forum’s Board and Executive Director met with the President of Finland
Picture: Matti Porre/Tasavallan presidentin kanslia The members of CORE Forum's board and the Executive Director met the President
The future of the Nordic interfaith dialogue: creating the network in Helsinki
The CORE Forum organized a conference for Nordic interfaith dialogue actors on October 23-24. Representatives from the Forum’s board and
Religion affairs advisory board brought together representatives of religions and authorities for the first time
The CORE Forum organized its first-ever religion affairs advisory board on September 24th in Helsinki, bringing together representatives from seven
CORE Forum’s commissions gathered for a joint meeting
CORE Forum's commission members are the essence of the Forum's expertise. In six commissions there are altogether 59 volunteers who
Human Rights Seminar addressed LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedom
Spirituality and sexual and gender identity are not mutually exclusive. Non-discrimination is essential for LGBTQ+ individuals' freedom of religion. Thus,
Religious literacy – Guide to everyday encounters
What is religious literacy? Why is religious literacy needed in our increasingly diverse society? Religious literacy – Guide to everyday
Interreligious dialogue requires resources and religious literacy in order to make full impact
How could religious leaders help combat the democratic backsliding that we see throughout Europe? Does interreligious dialogue have something to
Bahá’í Faith Holidays
The Bahá’í calendar, known as the Badí‘ calendar, was introduced by the Báb. Bahá’u’lláh confirmed and adopted this calendar, fixing
Statement: Religions for peace
The CORE Forum has been following the violence in Israel and Palestine with a heavy heart. For peacebuilding to begin
People of different faiths walked for peace and hospitality on UN day in five cities
The interfaith peace walk in Turku. The picture is taken by Timo Jakonen. Annual interfaith walk for peace