New York, USA — The Muslim World League (MWL) has signed a partnership agreement with Columbia University in New York and the two have launched the International Religions Laboratory.Â
The lab will be a global platform for research and training in protecting societies from all forms of hatred.
It was launched in presence of the Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Cardinal of the Great Cathedral in New York Timothy Dolan, Chief Rabbi Arthur Schneier, and members of the US Congress.
In his speech, Dr. Al-Issa expressed happiness at Columbia University hosting the lab project, to address forms of hatred, racism and violence around the world, through multiple tools, foremost of which are research and training.Â
He said it was important to contribute to creating a world of more understanding, cooperation and peace, and national societies that are more coexistent and harmonious.
