Brussels Document 2026 at the Heart of the Expected Outcomes… An International Forum Creating Space for Dialogue on Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms, and Peaceful Coexistence
Brussels – 27 September 2026
As the Brussels International Forum 2026 approaches, the International Congress SHIELD continues its preparations to hold this international gathering in the Belgian capital on 5 and 6 October 2026, amid diverse institutional and international engagement and the participation of figures and organizations from different regions and countries.
Over the past weeks, the organization has received a number of messages and communications from European, international, and diplomatic institutions, conveying wishes for the success of the Forum and its proceedings, as well as acknowledgments of receipt of invitations and their referral to the relevant authorities.
The Forum will be held under the theme:
“Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms and Peaceful Coexistence: Building Bridges of Cooperation, Dialogue and Mutual Understanding Among Peoples and Cultures.”
The gathering is being organized as a space for dialogue on human rights and fundamental freedoms, the promotion of understanding among peoples and cultures, and the discussion of international and humanitarian challenges that require greater cooperation and shared responsibility.
At the European and international institutional level, the International Congress SHIELD has received a number of messages from European and international institutions during the preparations for the Forum, including messages conveying clear wishes for the success of the event and its proceedings.
Among these was a message from the European Commission Representation in Belgium, which referred the invitation to the relevant department within the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture and the Erasmus+ programme, and concluded with wishes for the successful organization of the Forum.
The organization also received a message from the European Youth Foundation – EYF, expressing its wishes for every success for the Forum. It also received a message from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency – EACEA, expressing wishes for fruitful exchanges of experience and constructive dialogue.
A message was also received from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights – FRA, conveying its best wishes for the event, as well as from the European Economic and Social Committee – EESC, through the Office of its President, expressing wishes for the successful organization of the Forum.
The organization also received a message from Unia, conveying its wishes for the full success of the Forum, as well as a message from the International Relations Office of the City of Brussels, conveying the thanks of the Mayor’s Office for the invitation and its wishes for the successful organization of the event.
The organization further received a message from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – UNDRR, Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, expressing appreciation for the invitation and wishing the Forum success.
In an institutional context, the organization received a message from the ECOSOC and NGO Support Branch acknowledging receipt of the invitation addressed to the Forum, as part of the institutional communications undertaken by the International Congress SHIELD in preparation for the event.
The International Congress SHIELD also received a message from the King Baudouin Foundation – Fondation Roi Baudouin, confirming that the invitation had been forwarded to relevant colleagues within the Foundation, together with wishes that the Brussels International Forum 2026 would be an inspiring gathering in October and continued success in the organization’s activities.
These messages form part of the institutional and international communication accompanying the preparations for the Forum and reflect the broad institutional engagement surrounding its preparation, without necessarily implying the participation of the institutions concerned in the Forum itself.
At the diplomatic level, the International Congress SHIELD has also received a number of messages expressing appreciation for the invitation and the efforts associated with the Forum, together with wishes for success.
The organization also received a message from the Mission of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the European Union, which commended the efforts of the International Congress SHIELD in promoting international dialogue and cooperation and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Mission also wished the Forum and its participants success and expressed hope that its discussions would produce fruitful outcomes contributing to peace, justice and human dignity.
The organization also received an official letter from His Excellency the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the Kingdom of Belgium, conveying wishes for success in the work of the Forum.
Alongside this institutional and international engagement, the Forum will bring together a number of figures from diverse professional and institutional backgrounds, including diplomacy, journalism, human rights, civil society and international relations.
Among the confirmed participants is Ambassador Mohamed Al-Ney, Secretary-General of the Arab Economic Unity Council, who will participate in the Forum as part of the Arab presence at this international gathering in Brussels.
Also participating is Counselor Ahmed Salem Soudin, President of the Arab Union for Investment and Real Estate Development, affiliated with the Arab Economic Unity Council of the League of Arab States, as part of the diverse Arab participation connected with cooperation, development, and international relations.
The list of participants also includes figures with experience and standing in journalism and the media, including the President of the Journalists’ Union in Odesa, as well as Arab figures with experience in government and diplomatic affairs, including a former Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan, in addition to a number of human rights, humanitarian and media figures from Arab, European, Asian and African countries.
These participations form part of a program addressing a range of humanitarian, human rights, and international issues, providing an opportunity to exchange perspectives and experience on the challenges facing individuals and societies and on ways to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and peace.
At the heart of the Forum’s expected outcomes is the Brussels Document 2026, which is being prepared as a comprehensive humanitarian document reflecting the dialogue, discussions and recommendations that will emerge from the Forum.
The document seeks to articulate shared principles and aspirations related to the protection of human rights, fundamental freedoms and human dignity; the promotion of peace, peaceful coexistence and dialogue; the protection of civilians; support for human security; addressing the consequences of wars and crises; and strengthening international cooperation in confronting humanitarian, social and environmental challenges.
The document will also address a number of issues related to refugees, migrants and human trafficking, freedom of expression and the right to access information, the risks of digital disinformation and hate speech, as well as climate issues, food and water security, intercultural and interfaith dialogue, and the fight against racism and discrimination.
The Brussels Document 2026 is expected to serve as a summary of the discussions and recommendations emerging from the Forum’s sessions. It will be read and discussed before its adoption at the conclusion of the Forum, as an expression of shared human aspirations that transcend borders and differences.
The Brussels International Forum 2026 will bring together a diverse range of figures, representatives of civil society organizations, international organizations, and human rights and humanitarian actors, alongside participants from different countries and national backgrounds across Europe, the Arab world, Asia and Africa.
The list of participants and attendees includes figures from Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Luxembourg, Austria, Mauritania, the Netherlands, Jordan, Algeria, Sweden, Palestine, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, the Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Belgium, Egypt, Lebanon, Indonesia, France and Germany, alongside representatives and figures from a number of other African and Asian countries.
This diversity reflects the Forum’s nature as a space for dialogue among cultures and communities, bringing together diverse voices around human rights, fundamental freedoms, peace, human security and peaceful coexistence.
The diversity of the participants is not limited to geographical backgrounds. It also includes figures from the fields of human rights, humanitarian action, civil society, media, international relations, cooperation and development, creating opportunities for the exchange of experience and perspectives from different backgrounds.
Through this diversity, the Forum seeks to create a shared space for dialogue and understanding, beyond political and geographical differences, while placing human beings, their dignity and their fundamental rights at the center of attention.
As the Forum approaches, the International Congress SHIELD continues its preparations to hold this gathering in Brussels, guided by a vision that recognizes dialogue, understanding and cooperation among peoples as essential paths towards addressing the challenges facing individuals and societies.
The Brussels International Forum 2026 carries a universal humanitarian message based on the principle that protecting people, their dignity and fundamental freedoms, and promoting peace and peaceful coexistence, require dialogue, cooperation and openness to diverse experiences and cultures.
From Brussels, the International Congress SHIELD seeks to make this Forum a space for meeting rather than division, for dialogue rather than confrontation, and for cooperation towards a future of greater security, dignity and humanity.
Humanity first. Dialogue is the path to understanding, and peace is a shared responsibility.
Media & International Relations Department
International Congress SHIELD