RfP Mongolia Report

Posted on December 23, 2025 by acrp-peace

Strengthening Religions for Peace Mongolia:Interreligious Cooperation and Peace AdvocacyUlaanbaatar, Mongolia. Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Asia, in partnership with Religions for Peace Mongolia, convened a series of strategic meetings and a High-Level Interreligious Forum from 9 to 11 December 2025 in Ulaanbaatar. The gathering aimed to strengthen Religions for Peace Mongolia’s role in advancing interreligious cooperation, peace advocacy, and shared well-being at the national, regional, and global levels.Mongolia offers a unique and fertile ground for interreligious collaboration. Rooted in a long tradition of religious tolerance and pluralism—where Buddhism coexists alongside Muslim, Christian, Shamanist, and other faith traditions—the country provides important lessons for peaceful coexistence. Across the meetings, […]

Statement from RfP Japan

Posted on December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 by acrp-peace

December 15, 2025 Statement by Religions for Peace JapanFollowing the Twenty-Second Meeting of the States Partiesto the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban ConventionThe Twenty-Second Meeting of the States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 1 to 5. “The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (formally known as the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction was initiated at an international conference in […]

Message from RfP Australia

Posted on December 15, 2025 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Australia – and its affiliates – extends deepest sympathies to the victims of the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December 2025. This appalling, senseless attack on the Chabad Jews of New South Wales was during their Hanukkah by the Sea event at Bondi Beach, on the evening of Sunday 14 December.Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone impacted by this unspeakable act of violence targeting our Australian Jewish community. We extend our sympathies to the Jewish community, who will be deeply impacted by this terrorist incident, at a time of year when they should be coming together to celebrate the start […]

Report from RfP Bangladesh

Posted on December 1, 2025 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace (RfP) Bangladesh Chapter organised a special Meditation Programme for its members on Friday, 28 November 2025, at the Chattogram Elite Club. The session was led by Ms. Shantisree McGrath, Director of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, Chittagong.The programme began with a tribute to the late Reverend Dr. Nobuhiro Nemoto, former Secretary General of RfP Asia (ACRP). His contribution and service to the interfaith community were respectfully remembered.During her talk, Ms. McGrath explained the importance of meditation in daily life. She said that meditation helps us achieve two important things:Self-controlSelf-transformationShe explained that when a person meditates, the mind becomes calm, still, and peaceful. This calmness allows positive change to […]

Report from Tokyo Secretariat

Posted on November 20, 2025December 11, 2025 by acrp-peace

[Report] Roundtable for Human Dignity 2025 (written by ACRP Secretariat)On November 19, Religions for Peace (RfP) Japan held Roundtable for Human Dignity 2025, which theme as “The Current Reality and Challenges of Human Trafficking in Japan – Perspectives from Politics, Media, Labor, Mainstream Newspapers, and Religion”, inviting frontline experts and religious representatives engaged in anti-trafficking work.■ Keynote AddressesMs. Hanako Jimi, Liberal Democratic Party, House of Councillors Member, has been standing at the forefront of medical practice, constantly interacting with children and their parents on the front lines as a pediatrician. She said that today’s topic—human trafficking—is closely tied to problems in the Technical Intern Training Program, such as restrictions on […]

[REPORT] RfP Pakistan

Posted on November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 by acrp-peace

A distinguished delegation visited the Help Thalassemia Care Center, comprising Mr. Muhammad Kashif Advocate, Chairperson of the Legal and Human Rights Committee of Religions for Peace Pakistan; Mr. Asad Rehman, President of the Happy Home Alumni Network and member of Religions for Peace Pakistan; Mr. Sohail Iqbal, Vice President of the Happy Home Alumni Network and member of Religions for Peace Pakistan; and Ms. Huma Ikramullah, Secretary General of Religions for Peace Pakistan, Associate Secretary General of Religions for Peace Asia, and Director of the Happy Home Alumni Network. They were accompanied by Ms. Faiza Naeem, Ambassador BBD-HIWT.During the visit, the delegation interacted with the resilient Thal Stars (Thalassemia patients) […]

Report from APWoFN

Posted on November 14, 2025December 9, 2025 by acrp-peace

An online forum was held over two days on November 12 and 13, organized by Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN), the Eastern Indonesia Women’s Network (JPIT), and RfP Indonesia.There were 54 participants on the first day and 39 on the second day.During the forum, various topics including gender-based violence in Eastern Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region were discussed, with participants sharing experiences and solutions, and concluded with discussions about upcoming sessions and the need for collaboration across countries and religions.<DAY 1> Highlight Video <DAY 2> Highlight Video Detailed report will be coming soon!..

News from RfP Japan

Posted on November 13, 2025 by acrp-peace

The English website of the Religions for Peace Japan has been renewed.Please visit their new site here 👇👇https://wcrpjp-en.org/Going forward, we will further strengthen our outreach to the international community and widely share our efforts for peace that transcend religious boundaries.We sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and support…

From APWoFN

Posted on November 3, 2025November 6, 2025 by acrp-peace

In collaboration with the Eastern Indonesian Women’s Network (JPIT) and Religions for Peace (RfP) Indonesia, the Asia Pacific Woman of Faith Network (APWoFN) of ACRP will hold a two-days online forum on November 12 and 13, 2025 to exchange experiences and thoughts in responding to gender-based violence from women in Eastern Indonesia and Asia.It is an open online forum. Anyone who is interested can join, and we welcome you to spread the wider!👉ThemeResponding to Gender-Based Violence in the Asia Pacific and Eastern Indonesia: What needs to be done together and how to make it happen?📅Date and TimeDay 1_Wednesday 12 November 2025, 12:30-15:00 (Jakarta time)Day 2_Thursday 13 November 2025, 12:30-15:00 (Jakarta […]

From RfP Japan

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by acrp-peace

In-person eventReligion and Science Discuss a “World Without Arms”The 63rd Pugwash Conference of the Pugwash Conferences will be held in Hiroshima from November 1st to 5th, gathering scientists and experts from around the world. This time, we have invited the President of the Pugwash Conferences to host an event featuring dialogue between scientists and religious leaders. In 1970, at the opening ceremony and keynote address of the First World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP) held in Kyoto, Nobel Laureate in Physics Dr. Hideki Yukawa proposed a “World Without Arms.” This year, marking 80 years since the end of the war, we return to the origins of WCRP. Religious leaders […]