[Webinar Registration Available] Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable

In response to escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises, Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will convene the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable from July 1 to July 3, 2025. This relevant gathering will bring together religious leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim traditions, alongside policymakers and peacebuilding experts, to foster dialogue and promote sustainable reconciliation efforts.The Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable will address key peacebuilding strategies, aiming to:*Deepen trust and mutual understanding among religious leaders to support reconciliation efforts and identify challenges in meeting them.*Facilitate meaningful interfaith dialogue, rooted in the core principles of each tradition, to advance shared Read more about [Webinar Registration Available] Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable[…]

80th Anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs, the end of World War II, and the establishment of the UN

In partnership with RfP Japan, RfP Australia and RfP New Zealand, under the auspice of Religions for Peace Asia, is to remember the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of the Second World War, and the establishment of the UN and a rules-based multilateral order. The format will be meetings of two sessions, on two days, a week apart, by Zoom. There will be two meetings to remember and acknowledge the past and its continuing legacies, to raise awareness of the escalating dangers of future nuclear threats, and to initiate and promote religious, spiritual, and moral responses in the ACRP chapters of the participating countries.Please Read more about 80th Anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs, the end of World War II, and the establishment of the UN[…]

[PRESS RELEASE] Religious Leaders to Gather in Tokyo for Peacebuilding Summit

Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable to Convene Religious Leaders for Urgent Peacebuilding EffortsTokyo, Japan – July 1-3, 2025In response to escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises, Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will convene the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable from July 1 to July 3, 2025. This relevant gathering will bring together religious leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim traditions, alongside policymakers and peacebuilding experts, to foster dialogue and promote sustainable reconciliation efforts.Amid the alarming increase in global violence—including conflicts in Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and Myanmar—the roundtable seeks to build upon the successes of its predecessors, Read more about [PRESS RELEASE] Religious Leaders to Gather in Tokyo for Peacebuilding Summit[…]

World Environment Day 2025

Tackling Plastic Pollution, Securing Our Future!This World Environment Day, June 5th, let’s focus on a critical theme: “Tackling Plastic Pollution.” This year’s campaign encourages individuals, organizations, industries, and governments to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change against plastic pollution.This theme ties directly into one of Religions for Peace‘s 6 strategic goals: NURTURE A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. We believe that all forms of life and communities are intimately connected. That’s why we’re so committed to building a sustainable future. By addressing plastic pollution, we are directly contributing to a healthier planet for all, protecting our ecosystems, and fostering vibrant communities.Every action, big or small, contributes to a cleaner environment and reduced Read more about World Environment Day 2025[…]