Forum in Zagreb: The Role of Religious Communities in Migrant Integration
A forum in Zagreb will discuss the role of religious communities in the integration of migrants in Croatia.
A forum entitled "The Role of Religious Communities in Migrant Integration in Croatia" is set to take place on March 2, 2026, in Zagreb. Organized by the Croatian Protestant Conference, this event aims to address the integration of a growing number of migrants and foreign workers into Croatian society. It will focus on the contributions and responsibilities of religious communities in this important process.
Key speakers include notable figures such as Fr. Stanko Perica, SJ, who heads the Jesuit Refugee Service for Southeast Europe, and Mevludi ef. Arslani, the Deputy Mufti of Croatia and director of the Islamic High School in Zagreb. Other participants include Pastor Mihal Kreko, leader of "House of Hope" in Zagreb, and Fr. Anđelko Katanec, the commissioner for migrant and tourist pastoral work in the Archdiocese of Zagreb. Moderation will be provided by Vatroslav Župančić, the president of the Croatian Protestant Conference.
The forum highlights the increasing importance of religious communities in providing support and facilitating the integration of migrants, particularly in light of Croatia's changing demographic landscape. It is expected to foster dialogue and collaboration among different faiths and community leaders in addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with migration in Croatia.