The Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable, a landmark initiative to build a global framework for reconciliation and peace, kicks off on July 1 in Tokyo. Co-organized by Religions for Peace International, Religions for Peace Japan, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the gathering brings together 50 religious leaders from 11 countries and five major religious traditions—Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam.The press conference of presentation of the roundtable, on Monday morning, stated that this year’s event is especially significant, as it welcomes religious leaders from conflict-affected regions including Russia, Ukraine, and Myanmar. Despite the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East that prevent their participation, religious representatives from Israel and Palestine contributed video messages, reaffirming Read more about Religious Leaders Unite in Tokyo for Peace in Ukraine and Russia[…]