Mrs. Philippa ROWLAND

Posted on February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by acrp-peace

Mrs. Philippa Rowland (Australia, Buddhist)Mrs. Philippa Rowland is current President of the Multifaith Association of South Australia, and the Chair of Religions for Peace Australia. Trained as an agricultural scientist, she worked for the Australian Federal Government on sustainable farming and national environmental management plans for biodiversity, pesticides, heavy metals and ozone-depleting substances.Since 2003 she has worked on community solutions to climate change, primarily the transition to energy efficiency and renewable energy. Philippa works with the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change as a founding member of the Greenfaith International Network, Sounding the Alarm on Climate and promoting a global Living the Change initiative, designed to encourage collective adoption of […]

Dr. Susan ENNIS

Posted on February 22, 2023 by acrp-peace

Dr. Susan Ennis (Australia, Protestant)For more than 40 years Susan Ennis has coordinated/taught English to newly arrived adult refugees/immigrants in Australia. She has also been involved in both a voluntary/paid capacity with the settlement of these groups and asylum seekers. In addition, she has taught English as a Second Language in Turkey, PRC, Cambodia and worked in Israel. In 2012 she obtained her PhD and later Palgrave published her book on Religion, Spirituality and the Refugee Experience based on her PhD. The motivation for her research and book were her long-held interest in religious/spiritual matters, her observations on the need for more understanding of refugees’ religious and/or spiritual experiences and […]

Rev. Taehyon KIM

Posted on February 22, 2023 by acrp-peace

Rev. Taehyon Kim (Republic of Korea, Protestant)Rev. Taehyon KIM is a Presbyterian pastor and ecumenist. He is the director of the Research and Development of Ecumenical Relationship at the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) and a member of the Central Committee of the Korean Conference of Religions for Peace (KCRP). After studying theology, he became interested in the social responsibility of the Christian and since 1999 he has been working on the Christian unity and inter-religious dialogue at the NCCK. He is an executive committee and central committee member of the KCRP, a consultative body of the seven religions in Korea, to transform it into an organization that […]

Mr. Deng ZONGLIANG

Posted on February 22, 2023 by acrp-peace

Mr. Deng Zongliang (People’s Republic of China, Roman Catholic)Mr. Deng Zongliang, born in 1960 in Guangdong province in China, now is Executive Vice President of CCRP. He is also Vice Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Ethnic and Religious Affairs of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).He is member of the 11th ,12th ,and 13th sessions of National Committee of the CPPCC, and once was member of Chinese Religious Academics.He has worked for CCRP since 2005 as General Office Director, Executive Deputy Secretary General, Advisor. He has been committed to interfaith dialogue and cooperation by advancing the bilateral and multilateral exchanges and cooperation between CCRP and […]

Rev. Dr. Yoshinori SHINOHARA

Posted on February 22, 2023 by acrp-peace

Rev. Dr. Yoshinori SHINOHARA (Japan, Buddhist)After graduating in 1998 from Gakurin Seminary in Tokyo, Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara received ordination as a Dharma Teacher in Rissho Kosei-Kai, a major Japanese Buddhist denomination. He received a master’s degree in Conflict Resolution from the University of Bradford in 1998. He started to work for Religions for Peace Japan in 2005. He supported hosting the 8th World Assembly of Religions for Peace in Kyoto in 2006, and co-led the ARMS DOWN! Campaign for disarmament and MDGs in 2010, as coordinator of the International Youth Committee for Religions for Peace.During the Great East Japan Earthquakes, he served as Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator. Rev. Dr. Shinohara […]

Dr. Ahmad SUAEDY

Posted on February 22, 2023 by acrp-peace

Dr. Ahmad SUAEDY (Republic of Indonesia, Muslim)Ahmad Suaedy is Executive Director of the Abdurrahman Wahid Centre for Inter-Faith Dialogue and Peace-University of Indonesia (AWC-UI) Jakarta and senior researcher at the Wahid Institute in Jakarta. He was one of the founders and the former Executive Director of the Wahid Institute (2004-2012). Suaedy is leading the research about “Revitalized Tradition and Social Inclusion” by AWC-UI. His graduated from State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Yogyakarta 1990 for undergraduate; Graduated Master Program at State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta 2012, and candidate Doctor at State Islamic University (UIN), Yogyakarta.Currently Suaedy is doing research on “Islam and Mainstreaming Intolerance in Indonesia under SBY: Influence on the fate […]

We Look Forward to Your Participation!!!

Posted on February 22, 2023March 2, 2023 by acrp-peace

Flyer: Clikc hereRegistration link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdeutpzkuE9E9Ol3hdcXi_P61Yz5ODxfTProf. Arifah RahmawatiIndonesian Representative in ASEAN Women Peace Registry (AWPR)Prof. Kathy R. MatsuiA member of Task Force for Reconciliation and Education of Religions for Peace Japan; Professor of Seisen UniversityMs. Ruangkhao ChanchaiASEAN Governance and WPS Lead, UN Women Indonesia Country OfficeDr. Suphatmet YunyasitCo-Chair of the Asia Pacific Womenof Faith Network, Lecturer, Instiute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, ThailandDr. Pablito Baybado, JrAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary-General of Religions for Peace PhilippinesMs. Huma IkramullahAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary-General of Religions for Peace PakistanDr. Sue EnnisAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary of Religions for Peace AustraliaDr. Rashida KhanamChair of Women’s Committee of Religions for Peace BangladeshDr. […]

Religions for Peace at Munich Security Conference

Posted on February 20, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace joined the discussion about religion, diplomacy, and conflicts on 17 February at the 59th Munich Security Conference. “The test of commitment of religious institutions to peace and security globally, is their willingness to collaborate with and for all human rights,” stated Secretary General of Religions for Peace, Professor Azza Karam. This is a seminal moment toward ensuring that multi-religious and faith leaders are at the forefront of discussions around peace and security.

Religions for Peace: Help Religions for Peace Provide Relief in Türkiye and Syria

Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by acrp-peace

As we grieve for our brothers and sisters whose lives were lost during the earthquakes, we appeal to your hearts to help interventions through our Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund (MRHF). Your support of this Fund can provide food, clothing and protection to the people of Türkiye and Syria, and ease their suffering in the coming days. Please make a difference by joining our efforts today.Statement from Religions for Peace-Japan.

Statement of The Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network

Posted on February 14, 2023 by acrp-peace

(Photo by Dr. Renz C Argao)About 60 delegates of the Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network members gathered in Manila, Philippines on 5-8 February 2023 for the 2022 Asia Interfaith Youth Peace Camp with the theme “Asia Youth as Peacebuilders”, which was the first face-to-face camp since the epidemic of COVID-19.It was a great opportunity for delegates to reunite after a long time and to talk passionately about peace for three days.The ACRP will continue to support their activities.SPECIAL THANKS TOThe Seoul Peace Education Center / The Asian Conference of Religions for Peace / The partnership of the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School / Religions for Peace Philippines […]