ASIAN CONFERENCE of RELIGIONS for PEACE ANNUAL EXECUTIVE MEETING 2024, SRI LANKA : Concluding STATEMENT

Posted on June 2, 2024 by acrp-peace

ASIAN CONFERENCE of RELIGIONS for PEACE ANNUAL EXECUTIVE MEETING 2024, SRI LANKA Concluding STATEMENTAt the end of its 2024 Executive Council meeting held at the Tangerine Conference Centre south of Colombo, the ACRP Council thanked the recently reconstituted Sri Lankan chapter, led by the Venerable Professor Kotapitiye Rahula Thero, for hosting the meeting and organizing and sponsoring the Peace Conference held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.In a world afflicted by greater uncertainty and unpredictability, not least by the Gaza situation in Israel which has impacted on the world since the last Executive Council meeting in Davao, the Executive Council is deeply concerned with the suffering and loss of […]

PRESS RELEASE: Mr. Lawrence Chong was appointed as ACRP EC Member and Host Country Chairperson

Posted on June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 by acrp-peace

Mr. Lawrence Chong was appointed as Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP)EC Member and Host Country Chairperson 30th May Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Asian Conference of Religions for Peace(ACRP), the region’s preeminent interreligious network, is pleased to welcome Mr. Lawrence Chong as an EC member and recognize him as the Host Country Chairman for the next Governance Assembly, which will be held in Singapore in 2026. The ACRP founding general assembly was held in Singapore in 1976, marking a significant milestone in bringing religions together for peace. In two years, the august body, which comprises interreligious member organisations in 40 countries, will celebrate 50 years. It is with great anticipation and privilege that ACRP will host […]

Contoh 200524 Second Malaysia – China Cultural Festival

Posted on May 23, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is pleased to announe that Dr. Poey Tiang Peow, Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Malaysia participating in China Cultural Festival and delivered the opening remarks.You can watch his speech from YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uax__82BUvc

National Chapters’ Report 2023-2024

Posted on May 22, 2024June 26, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is a dynamic Asian network working for world peace spreading from the Asia-Pacific region while respecting each other’s religions.Since the 2021 Tokyo Governance Assembly, each chapter has been actively engaged in peace activities with its neighbors and in cooperation with domestic governments and NGO organizations. The achievements of their actions are reported at the annual ACRP Executive Council Meeting.Among the activities, we have identified the ACRP Flagship Projects in April 2019, which are composed of five prioritized project areas: namely, 1) Prevention of Human Trafficking, 2) Education of the Dignity of Live, 3) Conflict Transformation and Reconciliation, 4) Development and Environment and 5) Advancement of Youth […]

Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network Online Seminar on Anti-Human Trafficking Digital Report

Posted on May 17, 2024 by acrp-peace

We are pleased to announce that a digital book of Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN)’s seminar in September 2022 on Anti-Human Trafficking is now available on our website!Title: Tackling Human Trafficking in Asia-Challenges and Best Practices-Part 1: https://rfpasia-tokyo.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-1/Part 2: https://rfpasia-tokyo.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-2/Part 3: https://rfpasia-tokyo.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-3/Part 4: https://rfpasia-tokyo.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-4/We hope our report will help you to learn serious issue in Asia and how our members tackling Anti-Human Trafficking.Also available-Climate Change: https://rfpasia-tokyo.org/act-report/e-book-report/climate-change-seminars-digital-report/-Peacebuilding: https://rfpasia-tokyo.org/act-report/e-book-report/apwofn-peacebuilding-ebook/

Online Seminar: Anti-Human Trafficking “Then What Needs to be Strengthened and Acted on Collectively?”

Posted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by acrp-peace

We are pleased to announce that Institut DIAN/Interfidei Kabupaten Sleman will hold an online discussion series-3, Anti-Human Trafficking “Then What Needs to be Strengthened and Acted on Collectively?”Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 PM (Jakarta Time)The proliferation of human trafficking related to not only the locus of the crime, both at the national level, between the originating sending region (seller) and the recipient (user), as well as at the international level, between the sending country (seller) and the recipient (user), but also the mode, type, and diversity of the crime. Human trafficking and the operation of their mafia networks are extraordinary, involving various “groups”. Starting from families, members of […]

Sri Lanka President supports ACRP’s Peace Forum

Posted on April 13, 2024 by acrp-peace

Colombo, Sri Lanka. His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President of the Republic of Sri Lanka, has expressed his support to the holding of ACRP annual Executive Committee (EC) Meeting in Sri Lanka, in an unprecedented meeting with Religions for Peace Asia senior religious leaders headed by Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, ACRP Secretary-General, at his official residence in Colombo on April 5, 2024.His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe has also conveyed his great interest to address the High-Level National Peace Forum, which is the culminating program of the ACRP Executive Committee Meeting, aimed at strengthening Religions for Peace in its efforts of promoting harmony and peace in the country and in the region.Facilitated […]

Religions for Peace Pakistans Visit to Trauma Center: Advocating for Compassionate Care and Community Support

Posted on March 25, 2024 by acrp-peace

The recent visit of Vice President of Religions for Peace Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Khan and representatives to the local trauma center marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to promote compassionate care and community support for individuals facing medical emergencies and traumatic experiences. With a deep commitment to serving the needs of the community especially Multi religious and multi cultural the visit underscored the importance of prioritizing healthcare accessibility, trauma response, and mental wellness within the district.Upon arrival at the trauma center, the Vice President of Religions for Peace Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Khan and representatives were warmly welcomed by the medical staff, administrators, and support personnel, who expressed their […]

Religions for Peace Pakistan Celebrates International Women’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is excited to announce that Religions for Peace Pakistan collaborated with Pak US Alumni Association and Rotary Club of Visually Impaired Persons for the the successful event on Women Day 8 March for the “Inspired Women Waves” celebration on International Women’s Day! Cohosted by Ms. Huma Ikramullah, Associate Secretary General Religions for Peace Pakistan, Member of Women of Faith Network , FPCC National Coordinator and Executive Board Member of #PUAN khi, Salman Ilahi, Hira Naz and Qurrat ul Ain Shabbir, in collaboration with BINAE Education Foundation and Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) – Karachi Chapter which promised a memorable experience for all involved specially for all […]

”Inspire Inclusion” Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network Celebrates International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 by acrp-peace

Let us celebrate International Women’s DayWe, Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network, celebrate International Women’s Day again this year.Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network works to inspire the Inclusion of women across religious and cultural divides.Since the new leadership began after the ACRP Governance Assembly in 2021, we have developed the APWoFN’s activities, focusing on three main themes: anti-human trafficking, climate change, and peace-building and reconciliation.On November 20-22, 2023, we held the first face-to-face meeting of the APWoFN members in Bali, Indonesia, to deepen our bonds and formulate projects for FY2023 and beyond while recognizing one another’s cultures and religious denominations.This was the first time since the ACRP Governance Assembly assembly in […]