Religions for Peace advocates a nuclear free world at the 2nd Ulaanbaatar Process meeting

Posted on December 14, 2016May 27, 2020 by ASG

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Rev. Masamichi Kamiya, Religions for Peace Asia senior advisor, called on common efforts to advocate nuclear disarmament at the 2^nd Ulaanbaatar Process meeting on the 14^th to 16^th of November.

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ACRP celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Posted on December 14, 2016May 27, 2020 by ASG

Kyoto, Japan. Religions for Peace Asia, also known as the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace, has commemorated its 40^th anniversary through an interfaith gathering with the theme “How to Respond to Violent Extremism in the Name of Religion?” on 26^th October 2016 at the Kyoto International Community House.

The conference highlights the continuing advocacy of Religions for Peace to promote interfaith dialogue at various levels in countering religious extremism.

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RfP International and RfP Japan held Special Session for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapon

Posted on August 9, 2016May 27, 2020 by ASG

Tokyo, Japan. Religions for Peace through its International Standing Commission on Disarmament and Security and Religions for Peace Japan co-hosted the Special Session entitled “Our Shared Moral and Legal Obligations to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons: On the Occasion of the 20^th Anniversary of the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons” on August 2 and 3, 2016 at the United Nations’ University. […]

FINAL STATEMENT “Our Shared Moral and Legal Obligation to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons:”

Posted on August 8, 2016May 27, 2020 by ASG

“Our Shared Moral and Legal Obligation to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons:”

On the Occasion of the 20^th Anniversary of the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons

August 3, 2016 ∣ United Nations University, Tokyo, Japan

Twenty years ago on 8 July 1996, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a historic Advisory Opinion that stated: “The threat or use of nuclear weapons would generally be contrary to the rules of international law applicable in armed conflict, and in particular the principles and rules of humanitarian law. …There exists an obligation to pursue in good faith and bring to a conclusion negotiations leading to nuclear disarmament in all its aspects under strict and effective international control.” […]

Complimentarity Across Local, National and International Levels

Posted on June 29, 2016May 27, 2020 by ASG

Religions for Peace Thailand Report 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016June 26, 2019 by ASG

Since the last 8^th ACRP Assembly held in Incheon, South Korea in 2014, Thai Chapter has done a wider scope of engaging in interreligious activities for peace and harmony in the country and worldwide.

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Annual Report: Philippines 2015-2016

Posted on June 28, 2016August 23, 2019 by ASG

Engaging in the Promotion of PeaceThe Interreligious Council of the Philippines advocates the Enactment of an Enhanced Meaningful Bangsamoro Basic Law, City of Manila, Philippines The Interreligious Council of the Philippines convened in a conference on Interreligious Dialogue with the theme “Multi-Religious Leaders’ Action and Solidarity for Peace in Mindanao” at the Ramon Magsayay Award Foundation Hall, City of Manila, Philippines on September 21, 2015. The conference was attended by 120 multi-religious leaders, heads of interfaith-based organizations and educational institutions and legislators. Chairman Mohagher Iqbal, Chairman of the Bangsamoro Transition Council and the Chief Negotiating Panel of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Atty. Christian Monsod, Constitutionalist, Congressman Rufus Rodriguez and […]

Annual Report: Bangladesh 2015-2016

Posted on June 28, 2016August 15, 2019 by ASG

General review of all the programs, projects and activities carried out throughout 2015

ACRP Bangladesh is composed of the People of different faiths, viz., Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Baha’ism. Though this country is known as a role model for interfaith understanding, at times, there are conflicts between and among the people of different faiths. ACRP Bangladesh plays a vital role in resolving these conflicts. ACRP holds seminars on Interfaith Understanding and arranges Interfaith Harmony Rally on Feb. 1^st and May 25^th every year. ACRP Bangladesh play and active role in the Universal Peace Prayer held on the 1^st December for the last 23 years. The ACRP Bangladesh is composed of many internationally reputed interfaith activists. They all contribute in translating the dream into reality with which ACRP was born. Very often they attend international interfaith program and share their experiences with other members.

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Religions for Peace Pakistan Chapter Report 2015-2016

Posted on June 28, 2016June 26, 2019 by ASG

Pakistan Chapter is a torch-bearer of peace and religious harmony. It has tried its level best to bring the followers of different faiths together. In this connection, it has convened inter-faith conferences in different cities of Pakistan which were attended by the followers of different faiths. It has formed a coalition with the Peace Council of Pakistan of which Mr. Nawaz Khan Marwat, the President of Religions for Peace Pakistan is al the Chief Patron.

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Annual Report: Indonesia 2015-2016

Posted on June 28, 2016August 24, 2019 by ASG