A one-day ministerial conference of the Article 18 Alliance, also known as the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, was held in the Czech capital, bringing together ministers, religious leaders, civil society representatives and experts.

According to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the conference focused on strengthening the links between societal resilience and cohesion.

Particular attention was given to two issues: manifestations of religious hatred online and measures to address its rise at both national and international levels, and the positive role of religious organisations in providing humanitarian assistance and supporting development in affected regions around the world, thereby helping to strengthen community resilience and cohesion.