[RfP Int’l] Statement On the 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Nuclear Test

Posted on July 17, 2025 by acrp-peace

On the 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Nuclear TestStatement from Religions for Peace’s International Executive Committee16 July 2025As we mark the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Nuclear Test, the Executive Committee of Religions for Peace reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. On 16 July 1945, in the Jornada del Muerto desert of New Mexico, humanity crossed a perilous threshold with the first-ever detonation of a nuclear weapon. Known as the Trinity Nuclear Test, this unprecedented act carried out without the informed consent of nearby Indigenous and rural communities set into motion an era of unparalleled existential risk. Merely three weeks later, atomic bombs devastated Hiroshima and […]

80th Anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs, the end of World War II, and the establishment of the UN

Posted on July 13, 2025July 25, 2025 by acrp-peace

In partnership with RfP Japan, RfP Australia and RfP New Zealand, under the auspice of Religions for Peace Asia, is to remember the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of the Second World War, and the establishment of the UN and a rules-based multilateral order. The format will be meetings of two sessions, on two days, a week apart, by Zoom. There will be two meetings to remember and acknowledge the past and its continuing legacies, to raise awareness of the escalating dangers of future nuclear threats, and to initiate and promote religious, spiritual, and moral responses in the ACRP chapters of the participating countries.Please […]

Report from RfP Myanmar ERPS project for earthquake-affected community

Posted on July 10, 2025July 16, 2025 by acrp-peace

Including an interfaith prayer session and an MHPSS (mental health and psychosocial support) workshop for 30 people (women, religious leaders, and men) at the Anglican Church in Sagaing township, which was held on May 5, 2025, Religions for Peace Myanmar shared their report on Emergency Responses and Psychosocial Support (ERPS) through Multi Religious collaboration Project.For detailed report, click Narrative Report for Emergency Response project.Many people in the affected areas still need assistance with rebuilding.We deeply appreciate your continued support…

A Collective Call for Peace and Ceasefire from Tokyo

Posted on July 9, 2025 by acrp-peace

Peace is possible. We, religious leaders, representatives of diverse faiths that include Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Shintoism, coming from India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Myanmar, Palestine, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, came together in person and virtually for the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable. We hailed from different contexts, many of us from active war zones. Rooted in the sacred teachings of our diverse religions and faiths, we came together with a shared belief in our hearts that peace is possible. We convened to build trust, foster forgiveness and reconciliation, and further the collaborative Tokyo Peace Process. We are deeply saddened by the suffering that people are undergoing […]

Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable Champions Forgiveness and Calls for Ceasefires

Posted on July 9, 2025 by acrp-peace

Tokyo, Japan 3, 2025 More than 30 religious leaders from major world faiths and diverse regions—including areas affected by active conflict—gathered in Tokyo for the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable. Centered on the theme “Beyond War and Towards Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables,” the event emphasized forgiveness, called for immediate ceasefires, and underscored the vital roles of youth and women in peacebuilding.Organized by Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the interfaith gathering brought together Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Shinto leaders, both in person and virtually. Participants represented countries including India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Myanmar, Palestine, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, the UAE, and […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Religious Leaders to Gather in Tokyo for Peacebuilding Summit

Posted on June 6, 2025 by acrp-peace

Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable to Convene Religious Leaders for Urgent Peacebuilding EffortsTokyo, Japan – July 1-3, 2025In response to escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises, Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will convene the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable from July 1 to July 3, 2025. This relevant gathering will bring together religious leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim traditions, alongside policymakers and peacebuilding experts, to foster dialogue and promote sustainable reconciliation efforts.Amid the alarming increase in global violence—including conflicts in Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and Myanmar—the roundtable seeks to build upon the successes of its predecessors, […]

Honouring Pope Francis on World Environment Day

Posted on May 30, 2025 by acrp-peace

United Religions Initiative / Religions for Peace Australia invite you to celebrate the life of Pope Francis and honor his legacy on integral ecology, peace and interfaith harmony. They are delighted that interfaith communities will come together to honor Pope Francis on World Environment Day!World Environment Day Thursday 5th June 2025・3.30pm New Delhi・5pm Bangkok・7pm Japan・8pm AEST in AustraliaInvitation and Program(PDF)Brief Speaker Bios_Honouring Pope Francis (PDF)Join from the link: https://uri-org.zoom.us/j/87993813629?pwd=KQ8vbXDOPXpiqZh1Lt5QTUS7panaJy.1

Reports from National Chapters 2024-2025

Posted on April 24, 2025May 8, 2025 by acrp-peace

Australia RfP Australia Report_ACRP2025_Singapore ACRP Oceania Secretary Report Ex meeting 25 BangladeshRfP Bangladesh_Flagship Project Report China CCRP_annual report-250418 India RfP India_ANNUAL_REPORT IndonesiaRfP Indonesia-EC Meeting 2025Japan RfP Japan_Chapter Report 2024 Korea KCRP_2024 Chapter Report KyrgyzstanKadyr MalikovMalaysia RfP Malaysia_2024 Report (Malaysia Dr. Poey) Myanmar RfP RfP Myanmar report Nepal RfP Nepal_National Chapter Report – 2024-2025 for EC 2025 Pakistan RfP Pakistan RfP Pakistan (slide)PhilippinesRfP Philippines Report 2025Asia Pacific Women of Faith NetworkActivity Report of APWoFN 2024-2025Asia & Pacific Interfaith Youh NetworkAPIYN Report 2025 EC Meeting. .

≪Date Postponed≫ APWoFN’s Peace-Building Workshop

Posted on April 23, 2025May 7, 2025 by acrp-peace

Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN) will organize online peace-building workshop from May 26 to 28 of 2025 is now postponed. We will announce the date as soon as its fixed.This workshop aims to 1) strengthen women peacebuilders in the ACRP network with peacebuilding knowledge and skills; 2) create a platform for meaningful interaction among women peacebuilders in the Asia-Pacific region; 3) consolidate the existing partnership or build a new partnership for future collaboration among women peacebuilders for peace in the Asia-Pacific region.We will share more detailed program later!Please register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F8i_mjm6Qg2MD5gmlgAxkA

Pope Francis’ life is a testament to the power of faith in action

Posted on April 22, 2025 by acrp-peace

Statement of the Secretary General of Religions for Peace International on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis has issued.Dear Sisters and Brothers in Faith,It is with profound sadness that Religions for Peace International acknowledges the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome. We extend our deepest condolences and join in mourning with the global Catholic community and to all those whose lives were touched by his extraordinary humility, love, compassion, and leadership during his twelve years as Pope.Pope Francis’ life was a testament to the power of faith in action, a beacon of hope in a world suffering from the wounds of war and by […]