GCTP Signs Memorandum of Understanding with BPUR International During UNHCR High-Level Event in Geneva

Geneva, 28 May 2025 – On the sidelines of the high-level event “Fostering Refugee Resilience: A Shared Responsibility”, hosted at the UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace (GCTP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BPUR International, marking a new step forward in strengthening global efforts to promote peace, tolerance, and legal safeguards against the exploitation of religion for political ends.
The MoU was signed by H.E. Ahmed bin Mohamed Al Jarwan, President of GCTP, and Mr. Salam Sarhan, Founder and Secretary General of BPUR International, in a side event held to highlight the importance of institutional cooperation in advancing human rights, legal reform, and inclusive governance.
This agreement lays the groundwork for joint initiatives in legislative advocacy, public education, capacity-building, and awareness campaigns that aim to foster the principles of justice, pluralism, and human dignity.
“This partnership reflects our joint commitment to building a world where tolerance is protected by law and upheld through collective action,” said H.E. Al Jarwan, President of GCTP.
Mr. Salam Sarhan noted, “The MoU with GCTP brings valuable momentum to BPUR’s global campaign and marks an essential step toward peace and democratic integrity.”
This MoU reinforces both organizations’ dedication to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and adds to the growing network of partnerships forged during the GCTP–UNHCR event focused on empowering refugees through education, policy, and inclusion.