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Ms. Huma Ikramullah
Ms. Huma Ikramullah (Pakistan, Muslim)Ms. Huma Ikramullah is Associate Secretary General Religions for Peace Asia and Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Pakistan is an expert on Democracy, Governance, the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Parliamentary Strengthening, Master Trainer on Legislative Drafting, Climate Change/Environmental law, Adult learning ,Media Trainer, Advocate High Court , Lead Auditor, Faculty Member Sindh Judicial Academy and her work experience spans over 20 years of working with international donors and Government Organizations like GIZ, USAID, ADB, US Embassy, ILO, IUCN, Sindh Judicial Academy, NIPA, Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Affairs with experience of imparting training to Parliamentarians, Judges, Government officials, Civil society organizations, lawyers, law students, academia and Read more about Ms. Huma Ikramullah[…]
Dr. Susan Ennis
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 Read more about Dr. Susan Ennis[…]
Dr. Pablito A.Baybado, Jr
Dr. Pablito A.Baybado, Jr (Philippines, Roman Catholic)Dr. Pablito A.Baybado, Jr is a lecturere at the Institute of Religions, Program Lead for the Graduate School Technology program, and researcher at the Center for Technology, Religious Students and Ethics of the University of Santo Tomas. He is Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Philippines, and the Associate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Aisa, and the Coordinator of the Uni Harmony Partners manila.
Rev. Taesung Kim
Rev. Taesung Kim (South Korea, Won-Buddhist)Education1991: B.A., Won-Buddhism Studies, Wonkwang University, Korea2002: M.A., International Studies, Choong Ang University2005: Completed Ph. D Program, International Studies, Choong Ang University Career1992: Ordained as Reverend, Won-Buddhism1993: Reverend, Department of International Affairs, Headquarters of Won-Buddhism 2001: Vice Secretary-General, Korean Conference of Religions for Peace 2002: Vice Secretary-General, Asian Conference of Religions for Peace2014: Director, Seoul Peace Education Center2017: Acting Secretary-General, Korean Conference of Religions for Peace2018: Secretary-General, Korean Conference of Religions for Peace2021: Deputy Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Asia
A Whole of Society Approach: Religious Actors as Driver of Change and Preventing Violent Extremism
A Whole of Society Approach: Religious Actors as Driver of Change and Preventing Violent Extremism will highlight the importance of the Plan of Action on the Role of Religious Leaders and Actors to Preventing Incitement to Violence that could lead to Atrocity Crimes as an essential tool for conflict prevention, countering violent extremism, and atrocity crimes while ensuring protection of human rights. This event will showcase good practices and lessons learned, including building effective partnership between UN Member States and Agencies, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to sustainable peace. It will also offer reflections on ways to further strengthen capacity building programmes.[WHEN] June 23, 2023 10:00-11:30 AM (EDT) Read more about A Whole of Society Approach: Religious Actors as Driver of Change and Preventing Violent Extremism[…]
Happy World Environment Day
On this World Environment Day, Professor Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace stresses about how “It is time for us to invest in the health of our planet,” and why we need to beat plastic pollution.Religions for Peace continues to impact the environment by mobilising religious leaders and communities to take action for sustainability, raising awareness for the importance of environmental stewardship and fostering interfaith cooperation in tackling ecological challenges.
Religions for Peace Japan Youth Committee 50th Anniversary
The Youth Committee of RfP Japan, which was established on May 15, 1973, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.To commemorate the 50th anniversary, a “Prayer Gathering, Commemorative Ceremony and Symposium” was held on Saturday, May 13 at Sanjusangendo, Rissho Kosei-kai Kyoto Dharma Center and via internet broadcast, with 350 participants.It was an opportunity for the youth generation to gather with their predecessors and seniors who laid the foundation of the Youth Committee, to celebrate the 50th anniversary, and to experience the joy of meeting and talking with each other.We look forward to your continued support for the Youth Committee.
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