Prayers and Meditations for Our Earth And UNFCCC COP 28 UAE, Nov-Dec 2023

Posted on October 10, 2023 by acrp-peace

Please join us in taking a moment to secure an earth capable of nurturing life in all of its magnificent diversity this Thursday 12 October, 2023 11.30am to 12 noon Western Australia12.30 pm to 1.00 pm Japan1.30 pm Brisbane2.00 pm to 1.30 pm South Australia2.30 pm to 3.00 pm Hobart Melbourne and Sydney9.30 pm to 10.00 pm Wednesday 16th New Mexico (Please note time changes due to Daylight Savings commencing in New South Wales, South Australia & Tasmania) https://zoom.us/j/98905456344Passcode: 082143 Introduction into Silence Guest speaker:Bishop Philip HugginsAn Anglican Bishop who in recent years has felt compelled to do what he can to preventcatastrophic climate change.Member of the Interfaith Liaison Committee to the UNFCCCRecent President of the National Council of Churches […]

The Significance of Religion in Human Rights and the SDG’s: A Book Launch

Posted on October 5, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace, in collaboration with Routledge, Religions Matters, is pleased to invite you to the virtual book launch “The Significance of Religion in Human Rights and the SDG’s.”This virtual book launch will continue our collaborative efforts to ensure the importance of recognising well rounded, multi-religious educational materials that create platforms for sustainable peacebuilding and human rights efforts, worldwide.

Inspiring Faith, Hope, and Transformative Action to Accelerate Progress Towards the SDGs

Posted on October 5, 2023 by acrp-peace

This High-Level meeting jointly organised by the Trilateral Partnership and regional faith-based networks for the SDGs, with Religions for Peace and partners, aimed to leverage the expertise, experiences, and collective strength of regional networks to inspire faith and hope, promote moral and spiritual imperatives, and provide high-level political advocacy for transformative action.<<PHOTO>>

Guardians of the Rainforest: A Film Screening

Posted on October 5, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace hosted in-person film screening of Guardians of the Rainforest, produced by award-winning filmmakers Ms. Lia Beltrami and Ms. Marianna Beltrami, with the support of Religions for Peace, a lead implementing partner of the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI), a United Nations-led global programme.

Engaging Youth in the Abolition of All Forms of Racism from a Faith Perspective to Achieve a Sustainable Future for All

Posted on October 5, 2023 by acrp-peace

On 21 September 2023, Religions for Peace, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) co-organised a side event on the margins of the 78th United Nations General Assembly. This event featured discussions to foster interfaith dialogue, promote mutual understanding, and empower the youth to combat racism in all its forms.＜＜PHOTO＞＞

The Prevention & Overcome The Wide Spread Danger of Climate Change in Bali

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Indonesia is pleased to announce that they will hold public dialogue on Climate Change.Climate Change is the most important and urgent issue in this present time and future. Nature is increasingly polluting, destroying, and not giving oxygen and water to every human and living thing, but also the mentality, culture, and change social lifestyle become ignorance with this issue.The Religions for Peace Indonesia which combined in the Asian Conference of Religion for Peace (ACRP), collaborated with Gita Santih Nusantara (GSN) and Gedong Gandhi Ashram (GGA) will hold the first Public Dialogue as a part of the whole agenda that topic. Bali is the main focus of this […]

Inviting Applications for APIYN JumpStart Program

Posted on September 20, 2023 by acrp-peace

Inviting Applications for APIYN JumpStart Program: https://bit.ly/APIYN_JumpStartReligions for Peace (RfP) Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network (APIYN) are pleased to announce that we are inviting applicants for APIYN Jumpstart Program.WHAT IS APIYN JUMPSTART PROGRAM?Religions for Peace (RfP) Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network (APIYN) aimed at empowering youth leaders and national chapters in the Asia and Pacific region. The program provides funding and training opportunities to kickstart community projects and initiatives that promote peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and interfaith dialogue.WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR THE APIYN JUMPSTART PROGRAM?You should consider applying for the APIYN JumpStart Program for several compelling reasons:1. Funding Support: If you are selected, you will receive […]

Join Religions for Peace for “Guardians of the Rainforest: A Film Screening”

Posted on September 13, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to an in-person film screening of Guardians of the Rainforest, produced by award-winning filmmakers Ms. Lia Beltrami and Ms. Marianna Beltrami, with the support of Religions for Peace, a lead implementing partner of the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI), a United Nations-led global programme. The event will be held on Wednesday, 20 September from 11:00am – 12:30pm EST at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. Guardians of the Rainforest is a documentary supported by multi-religious efforts to highlight the vital work of Indigenous women who are speaking out for the protection of the tropical rainforests in Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Borneo. Join us for a film screening followed […]

FPCC Regional Advisory Group Action Planning Workshop

Posted on August 19, 2023August 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace South Asia participated in the FPCC Regional Advisory Group Action Planning WorkshopColombo, Sri Lanka. Religions for Peace Asia participated in the FPCC Regional Advisory Group (RAG) 3-day workshop on Faith Actors for Child Rights and Well-being: Enhancing Collaboration and Positive Change for Adolescent Girls in South Asia from 13-15 August 2023. The Faith for Positive Change for Children is a tripartite collaboration of Religions for Peace, Unicef, and Joint Learning Initiative.The FPCC is the fruit of the more than 3 decades of partnership between Unicef and Religions for Peace’ commitment from over 90 affiliate countries including women and youth interfaith to work and advance the well-being of […]

FPCC Project: Child Advocates visited a Buddhist Temple

Posted on August 19, 2023August 19, 2023 by acrp-peace

FPCC South Asia Regional Advisor Group celebrated with Esahal Perahera with Ven. Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka TheraColombo, Sri Lanka. Religions for Peace Sri Lanka brought the FPCC Regional Advisory Group to Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya (Buddhist Temple) located at the outskirts of Colombo for a dialogue and culture experience.Ven. Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka Thera, the Chief of the Temple warmly welcomed the FPCC Regional Advisory Group delegation emphasizing the significant role of religious leaders in influencing families and communities into a harmonious environment for children to grow successfully with dignity.Ven Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka Thera is the brother of the late Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Anu Nayaka Thera, the former chief of the Temple. […]