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Who are we?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ashteret, Forum for the Renewal of Knowledge and Coexistence<\/strong><\/strong>
Ashteret is an independent initiative born of a simple observation: in the face of identity fractures, extremist traditionalism, and ignorance, only shared knowledge and open dialogue can restore trust and social cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our distinct mission<\/strong>: to amplify the voices of those who, from the Middle East or the diaspora, bravely resist Islamism, the culture of hate, and the ideology of violence.
In Arabic, French, and English<\/strong>, we showcase thinkers, activists, researchers, and engaged citizens\u2014people often sidelined by dominant narratives. Through their analyses, testimonies, and struggles, we cast fresh light on Middle-Eastern realities and their political, cultural, religious, and social stakes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by Astarte<\/strong>, the ancient symbol of wisdom and mediation, Ashteret strives to build bridges between cultures, between tradition and modernity, and between the Middle East and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Liberating Knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Knowledge is the first bulwark against hatred.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashteret champions free, critical, and accessible learning. In a world saturated with disinformation, independent thinking is an act of resistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rooted Dialogue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bridges arise where inclusive secularism meets pacified traditions.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashteret rejects abstract, disconnected discourse. We promote intercultural dialogue grounded in respect for memories, spiritualities, and identities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Active Coexistence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the will to transcend it.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ashteret commits to a real, lucid, and courageous coexistence founded on justice, historical clarity, mutual recognition, and a refusal of identity simplism.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multilingual Platform<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In Arabic, French, and English, Ashteret gives voice to those who fight for freedom, coexistence, and critical thought.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Events & Conferences<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ashteret hosts exchanges with experts and activists, sparking dialogue on issues in the Middle East and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Content Production<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Articles, podcasts, videos, and translations\u2014in three languages\u2014feed debate, defend pluralism, and resist simplistic narratives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Educational Projects<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We design teaching tools, programs, and initiatives to foster critical thinking and deconstruct entrenched stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ashteret Network<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We aim to unite activists, scholars, artists, and citizens around ideas that counter deceptive narratives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Euro-Arab Dialogue<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ashteret supports intellectual mediation and shared storytelling to renew ties between Europe and the Arab world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events
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Conf\u00e9rence F. Alexandre Rifai<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Unmasking Brotherism in Europe<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tWith Unmasking the Muslim Brotherhood: Brotherism, Islamophobia and the EU, Florence Bergeaud-Blackler and Tommaso Virgili deliver one of the most ...\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t