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This chapter focuses on the work of the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) in promoting social cohesion between Christian and Muslim women in Africa. The chapter begins by acknowledging the positive role of religion in bringing development in communities. PROCMURA is an organization active in countries that are dominated by Christians and Muslims. The chapter argues that there is no sustainable development that can take place in the context of war and conflict, hence the role of the organization is to minimize conflict by removing prejudice and promote peaceful co-existence among people of different religions. It does this in the context of Sustainable Development Goal 10, on reducing inequalities within and across different contexts. The chapter also highlights some of the successes and failures of PROCMURA and its future aspirations.
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Iminza, F., Mombo, E. (2022). The Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) Work in Building Peaceful and Inclusive Societies. In: Chitando, E., Gusha, I.S. (eds) Interfaith Networks and Development. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89807-6_5
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