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About us

The International Conference on Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (ICCCRL) is Indonesia’s foremost international forum dedicated to cross-cultural religious literacy. Initiated by the Leimena Institute, it is hosted in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and supported by leading international institutions.

Background

ICCCRL brings together participants from different faiths and countries for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. The conference is attended by national and international experts, organizational leaders, partners and alumni of the Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (CCRL) Program, and other distinguished guests. Through plenary and breakout sessions, participants explore how diverse societies can cultivate mutual trust and work together in both national and global contexts.

ICCCRL was first held online in September 2022 as the International Virtual Conference on Religious Freedom, Rule of Law, and Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy, hosted by the Leimena Institute and the Ministry of Law and Human Rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notable Speakers

In 2023, the conference adopted its current name, the International Conference on Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy (ICCCRL). Since then, it has been held annually as an in-person forum in Jakarta, Indonesia. ICCCRL is hosted by the Leimena Institute in partnership with a ministry of the Republic of Indonesia, with support from international partners. The following provides an overview of ICCCRL’s journey and development over the years:

- 13-14 November 2023: Human Dignity and Rule of Law for a Peaceful and Inclusive Society. Co-hosted with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia and in partnership with the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) at Brigham Young University (BYU) Law School, the International Religious Freedom Secretariat, and the Templeton Religion Trust.
- 10-11 July 2024: Multi-Faith Collaborations in an Inclusive Society. Co-hosted with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, in partnership with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) at Brigham Young University (BYU) Law School, and the Templeton Religion Trust.
- 11-12 November 2025: Education and Social Trust in Multifaith and Multicultural Societies. Co-hosted with Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Law of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, International Center for Law and Religion Studies (ICLRS) at Brigham Young University (BYU) Law School, and the Templeton Religion Trust.

Global Recognition

The Indonesian CCRL approach, as referenced in the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, has been presented at various international forums. To date, the CCRL Program has reached more than 12,000 teachers and educators across Indonesia. It has also attracted international interest and inspired initiatives in several countries, serving as a model for fostering social cohesion.