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Statement: Unacceptable allegations by Turkish ambassador to South Africa
Statement by Turquoise Harmony Institute (THI) regarding the article by Turkish Ambassador to South Africa titled “Turkey and South Africa lead regional efforts in tackling Covid-19” published in Pretoria News on 11 May 2020 We would like to inform the public that we find the baseless and distorted views expressed in the above article unacceptable […]
Here’s to an Inspiring Human Rights Day!
60 years ago South Africa shed innocent blood in its fight for equality. On 21 March 1960 the Sharpeville Massacre exposed the apartheid government’s deliberate violation of human rights to the world. The day was later declared Human Rights Day lest we forget the sacrifices that were made so that we may enjoy equality, human […]
Statement on COVID-19
Turquoise Harmony Institute (THI) is a South African based NGO established in 2006 which aims strengthening dialogue and tolerance among people who come from different backgrounds. We strongly believe that the future of humanity should be built on a culture of coexistence, dialogue and tolerance. Differences should be seen as strength and that which can […]
Take a look at our recent major events
We have been very busy in our efforts to promote cohesion, harmony and interfaith dialogue. You can view or download our recent booklet showcasing all our major recent events. Turquoise Harmony Insitute – Recent Events
THI awarded at UNGA Conference in New York
Turquoise Harmony Institute is awarded Pioneers in SDGs Project Stakeholders Award at UNGA Conference in New York. Pioneers in SDGs Project Stakeholders Award; A CONCERT FOR REFUGEES, 2019 from TURQUOISE HARMONY INSTITUTE, South Africa Pioneers in SDGs Awards pay tribute to outstanding individuals and organizations who contributed to sustainable peace and development while promoting and […]
A Refugee Concert 2019
As Turquoise Harmony Institute (THI) we would like to thank you for joining the “A Refugee Concert 2019” event which took place in Johannesburg on June 21st a day after the World Refugee Day to create awareness about the challenges of the refugees and other forcibly displaced people. We would like to express our gratitude […]
A Concert for Refugees
A Concert for Refugees will be held at the Linder Auditorium, Johannesburg on June 21st, 2019, a day after World Refugee Day to create awareness about the challenges of the refugees and other forcibly displaced people, through inspiring people by the music and other forms of arts. There will be performances from local musicians and […]
Do you want to have Iftar (fast breaking) dinner with a Muslim family?
Do you want to have iftar (fast breaking) dinner with a Muslim family? During the month of Ramadan in the lunar calendar, Muslims fast by abstaining from consuming water or food from dawn to sunset. After the sunset, they break their fast with a meal called “Iftar”. This is an important time not only to […]
Statement on Mosque attacks in Christchurch
We must not allow violent extremism to succeed in spreading fear and division. We at Turquoise Harmony Institute are grief stricken and heart broken in light of the devastating terrorist attack on the Muslim community in Christchurch, New Zealand. A Mosque does not merely represent a sacred place of worship, it is a place of […]
Interfaith Dialogue: Theory, perception and practice
Interfaith Dialogue: Theory, perception and practice.- Ethics of interfaith dialogue. Interfaith dialogue is one of the topic what is discussed much but the consensus on what it actually is, how it is working for different communities and what direction it should take in future seems to be lacking. Each community loads it a different meaning […]