Youth Invitation! Online workshop to Freedom of Religion and Belief

Posted on November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by acrp-peace

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, […]

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

Posted on October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 by acrp-peace

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 […]

[SAVE THE DATE] November 12, 2024 Webinar on “Drivers and Barriers to Routine Immunization for Children Under Five and COVID-19 Among Religious Communities”

Posted on October 25, 2024November 5, 2024 by acrp-peace

Webinar on “Drivers and Barriers to Routine Immunization for Children Under Five and COVID-19 Among Religious Communities”📅Date: November 12th, 2024⏰Time: 3:30pm to 5:00pm India Standard Time🌎Check your regional time: https://dateful.com/eventlink/1329032862Religions for Peace and its partners are pleased to invite you to a virtual webinar to discuss the findings and results of the Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families, and Communities (FPCC) Initiative’s multi-country survey, conducted across 10 countries, receiving nearly 20000 respondents. The aim of this research was to provide in-depth insights on the drivers and barriers to routine immunization for children under five-years-old and COVID-19 vaccination among religious communities in Pakistan and Nepal.Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcuigrTIsHdaPADlxNYVAFtQtUpTyTuqnAfter registering, […]

ONLINE WORKSHOP on HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Posted on October 17, 2024November 28, 2024 by acrp-peace

ASIAN CONFERENCE OF RELIGIONS FOR PEACEASIA PACIFIC WOMEN OF FAITH NETWORK◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆<Three Days Lobby and Advocacy Workshop on 24th – 26th September, 2024>DAY 1After an opening Hindu prayer from Ms. Pooja Manandhar from Nepal, ACRP’s Senior Advisor, Rev. Masamichi Kamiya, acting on behalf of ACRP’s Secretary-General, Rev. Dr. Yoshi Shinohara, who was in Europe on a humanitarian mission, began his welcoming remarks by highlighting the importance of Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN) led by Rev. Elga Sarapung, a Protestant pastor from Jogjakarta and the focus on human trafficking which began at the 2021 Asian Assembly. He emphasized that human trafficking is a major social problem and a national and global […]

Emergency Online Meeting with Religions for Peace Bangladesh Leaders

Posted on September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 by acrp-peace

On August 30, Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Aisa (ACRP), his secretariat, and RfP Bangladesh held an emergency online meeting in response to the news that over 1,000 students had been killed in student protests and riots. We discussed the situation they are facing on the ground and what we can do now. In this meeting, four leaders from RfP Bangladesh participated. It was an significant opportunity for both the ACRP Secretariat and RfP Bangladesh to express their solidarity in acting for peace. In the past, RfP Bangladesh has been an important chapter which has been actively involved in ACRP’s flagship projects, such as protection of children’s rights. […]

Prayers and Meditations for Our Earth and UN Climate Conference

Posted on August 1, 2024 by acrp-peace

We are pleased to invite you our upcoming silent meditation session dedicated to prayers and reflections for our Earth and in support of the UN Climate Conference, hosted by Religions for Peace Australia.Let’s come together in spirit and solidarity as we reflect on our collective responsibility towards our planet and support global efforts towards climate action. 🌎 Session Details:✅　Theme: Prayers and Meditations for Our Earth and UN Climate Conference✅　Reflection: A participant will offer a 3 – 5 minute reflection to guide us into silent prayers and meditations.✅　Silent Meditation: 20 minutes of silent meditation, each according to their tradition.✅　Conclusion: Participants who wish to depart after the meditation may do so. Those who want to stay […]

2024 World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Posted on July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 by acrp-peace

“Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking”~One out of every three victims of trafficking in the world is a child~Human trafficking includes a wide range of issues such as sexual exploitation, forced labor, organ trafficking, child labor, domestic servitude, and forced to commit crimes.As of 2021, 50 million people worldwide are living as “modern slaves”, among whom 28 million are in forced labor, and 22 million are in forced marriages.Compared to the previous global estimate released in September 2017 (as of 2016), the number of people in modern slavery as of 2021 increased by over 10 million, indicating that women and children remain disproportionately vulnerable.Especially among trafficking […]

“Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and other Forcibly Displaced Communities” Event Report

Posted on July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 by acrp-peace

On World Refugee Day, 20 June, Religions for Peace hosted the virtual event Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and other Forcibly Displaced Communities. This event brought religious and faith leaders, former refugees, youth, and other stakeholders, to engage in dialogue and best practices to strengthen advocacy and mobilisation efforts for the protection and participation of refugees and other forcibly displaced communities in decision-making and peacebuilding processes.Read More

AI ETHICS FOR PEACE: WORLD RELIGIONS COMMIT TO THE ROME CALL

Posted on June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is pleased to annoucne that an historic multi-faith event will take place in Hiroshima, Japan, on July 9th and 10th, 2024, co-organized with Religions for Peace Japan, the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, and the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.❖ The event can be followed upon registration:– On July 9th at this link– On July 10th at this link for the first part of the day (at the International Conference Center Hiroshima “Dahlia”)– On July 10th at this link for the second part of the day (at the Peace Memorial Park) For more information, please visit their official website through this link.※The logo belongs to the AI ETHICS FOR PEACE: WORLD RELIGIONS COMMIT […]

Invitation to a Virtual Event on World Refugee Day

Posted on June 16, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to an event in celebration of World Refugee Day: “Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and Other Forcibly Displaced Communities” on Thursday, 20 June 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT. (Click here for your local time)World Refugee Day, observed annually on 20 June, honours the strength and resilience of those who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or natural disasters. With over 114 million people displaced worldwide, it is imperative that we, as a global community, come together in solidarity with the refugees and others displaced people and advocate for their fundamental […]