A/HRC/43/72 I. Recognizing that the open, constructive and respectful debate of ideas and interfaith and intercultural dialogue at the local, national and international levels can play a positive role in combating religious hatred, incitement and violence18 52. Azerbaijan reported hosting, including in partnership with other countries, institutions and organizations, regular international forums and conferences dedicated to issues of multiculturalism, interreligious dialogue and understanding. One international conference, held in March 2019, had been organized jointly by the State Committee on Religious Associations and the Caucasus Muslim Board. The second international conference on interreligious dialogue and radicalism, held in April 2019, had been organized jointly by the State Committee on Religious Associations, the Baku office of the European Union and ADA University. Azerbaijan had hosted the Second World Summit of Religious Leaders, held in Baku on 14 and 15 November 2019, in which important religious and public figures from more than 70 countries and 10 international organizations had participated. 53. Denmark reported that through organizations like Danmission and through the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme it conducted interreligious dialogue in selected countries, as well as seminars and meetings in Denmark. The Government had funded several projects promoting interreligious dialogue in several countries. 54. In 2019, the Parliament of Portugal unanimously approved 22 June as the National Day of Religious Freedom and Interreligious Dialogue. 19 The Commission on Religious Freedom collaborated with the High Commissioner for Migration in organizing the Second Congress of Interreligious Dialogue, under the theme “Caring for the other”, held in Lisbon on 3 October 2018. 55. Romania reported that the State Secretariat for Religious Affairs had organized, funded and supported numerous national and international events to promote interreligious and interconfessional dialogue, as well as meetings and conferences organized by the faculties of theology in Romania, attended by theologians and representatives of all recognized religions in the country. As a member of the trio of States holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union, Romania had organized, through the State Secretariat for Religious Affairs, an international conference on the positive side of religious freedom and how Governments can engage with religious organizations, which was held in June 2019 and attended by representatives of religious denominations and other important officials. 56. Qatar reported that the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue had hosted 13 editions of the Doha Conference on Interfaith Dialogue, under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar and with the support of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The most recent conference had taken place on 20 and 21 February 2018 on the theme “Religions and human rights”. In 2019, the Center had continued to support and organize various activities, including the issuing of publications and interfaith journals, youth forums, sports tournaments, workshops, book fairs, cultural and literary events, festivals, trainings and cultural dialogues in Doha and elsewhere. The Centre also worked on round tables and symposiums with a variety of stakeholders, including young people, media professionals, institutions, religious leaders, academics and other regional and international organizations. 57. Moreover, the Center published a magazine entitled Religion focusing on dialogue among religions and communication among civilizations. Festivals where held, at which many cultures were represented, and members of the international diaspora in Qatar were welcomed during important religious holidays, including during the month of Ramadan. Every year an award is given to individuals who promote principles of dialogue, foster a culture of peace, fight discrimination and counter extremism based on race or religion. 18 19 10 Ibid., para. 7 (h). www.parlamento.pt/Paginas/2019/junho/Dia-Nacional-liberdade-Religiosa.aspx.