Religions for Peace Stands in Solidarity with Myanmar Amid Earthquake Crisis

From Religions for Peace International to Esteemed Religious Leaders, Friends, and Partners,The reports of loss, suffering, and destruction in Myanmar and Thailand weigh heavily upon our hearts. We stand with you in grief, and we offer our prayers and support to all those who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. In the face of this natural disaster, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the importance of compassion and unity.Religions for Peace, as a global multi-religious organization, reaffirms its commitment to working alongside our religious and civil society partners to provide aid, comfort, and assistance to those in need. We urge our global community to join us in Read more about Religions for Peace Stands in Solidarity with Myanmar Amid Earthquake Crisis[…]

International Women’s Day 2025

To commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, we endorsed the International Women’s Day 2025 statement initiated by Soroptimist International and the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO).Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN), as the regional network of multireligious women’s leaders of Religions for Peace Asia, believes the power of women and children who can bring solutions to the problems that infest the world today, brings together the commitment of women’s leaders to advance common actions towards peace, and works to inspire the Inclusion of women across religious and cultural divides. Let us all celebrate International Women’s Day for a world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive: a world Read more about International Women’s Day 2025[…]

Invitation to Interfaith Prayer for Shared Human Flourishing&Transformative Peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Interfaith Prayer for Shared Human Flourishing & Transformative Peace, a virtual gathering to be held on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, from 8:30AM – 9:30AM EST (Click here for your local time). As we enter a new year, this sacred gathering will bring together diverse religious and faith leaders to reflect, pray, and recommit to advancing shared human flourishing and transformative peace grounded in the sacred. Together, we will lift our collective prayers for those most affected by global challenges and reaffirm our commitment to collaborative action rooted in love, justice, compassion, and solidarity. Please register here to join.

2024 at a Glance& Appeal

Esteemed Religious Leaders, Friends and Partners,As we approach the end of 2024, we at Religions for Peace are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and dedication to our shared mission. Your partnership has been a true inspiration for our progress, enabling us to reach meaningful achievements. We continue to strive towards reaching the mission of “Shared Wellbeing” by building a peaceful, just, and sustainable world for all, and we are honoured to have you with us on this journey. This year has been a time of remarkable transformation. We formed new partnerships and strengthened existing ones. With your support, we continue to build and further equip our regional, national and local Inter-religious Read more about 2024 at a Glance& Appeal[…]

[Video] End the Silence: Interfaith Prayers for Violence Prevention within the home and the community

United Religions Initiative and Religions for Peace Australia collaborated with Interfaith practitioners in Australia and New Zealand on Sunday 24 November 2024 to present a Trans-Tasman Interfaith Event, “End the Silence: Interfaith Prayers for Violence Prevention within the home and the community“.And the video is now available! United Religions Initiative and Religions for Peace Australia brought together faith leaders from many traditions. There were Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh faith leaders from New Zealand and Australia, gathering together with prayers.Please check out their website (click here) for more detailed report.

Youth Invitation! Online workshop to Freedom of Religion and Belief

An Introduction workshop to Freedom of Religion and BeliefReligions for Peace Asia is pleased to announce that youth in the Religions for Peace Global Interfaith Youth Network invit an upcoming online workshop on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), designed to empower and educate individuals on this vital human right. This workshop, held on November 18th from 2:30 to 4:30 pm CET via Zoom, will introduce participants to the concept of FoRB through engaging activities, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions. 📅November 18th, 2024 7:00PM (IST)|2:30PM (CET)|10:30PM (JST)Check your regionla time https://dateful.com/eventlink/2912809344The workshop will be facilitated by two experienced trainers in the field:Ms. Emina Frljak – Project Coordinator at Youth for Peace, Read more about Youth Invitation! Online workshop to Freedom of Religion and Belief[…]

Uniharmony Partners Manila Hosts Interfaith Forum on Women, Peace, and Security

Religions for Peace Philippines, collaborated with the BYU International Center for Law and Religion Studies, the Philippine Center for Islam, and UniHarmony Partners Manila to host an Interfaith Forum on Women, Peace, and Security. This global gathering took place on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Lanson Place Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The forum is a parallel meeting of the interfaith community for the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security, held from October 28 to 30, and marked the forthcoming 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325), underscoring the interconnectedness of our world.The forum served as a platform for empowerment, emphasizing the intersection of Read more about Uniharmony Partners Manila Hosts Interfaith Forum on Women, Peace, and Security[…]