”Inspire Inclusion” Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network Celebrates International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 by acrp-peace

Let us celebrate International Women’s DayWe, Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network, celebrate International Women’s Day again this year.Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network works to inspire the Inclusion of women across religious and cultural divides.Since the new leadership began after the ACRP Governance Assembly in 2021, we have developed the APWoFN’s activities, focusing on three main themes: anti-human trafficking, climate change, and peace-building and reconciliation.On November 20-22, 2023, we held the first face-to-face meeting of the APWoFN members in Bali, Indonesia, to deepen our bonds and formulate projects for FY2023 and beyond while recognizing one another’s cultures and religious denominations.This was the first time since the ACRP Governance Assembly assembly in […]

Asia Pacific Wome of Faith Network: Peacebuilding Seminar Digital Report

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is pleased to announce the publication of a digital report on the online seminars conducted by Asia-Pacific Women of Fatih Network (APWoFN).APWoFN has implemented three online seminars as its flagship project for 2022; Anti-Human Trafficking, Climate Change, and Peacebuilding.The digital report published this time is the Peacebuilding Seminar “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Asia” in March 2023.Please take a look at the achievement of APWoFN activities.Peacebuilding and Reconciliation | Climate Change | Anti-Human Trafficking (Coming Soon)

“Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind”

Posted on July 29, 2023 by acrp-peace

United Nation set every July 30th as “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”Upon hearing “trafficking in persons” or “human trafficking,” some may think it is happening in a distant world and does not affect our lives.However, if there are “victim” countries, there are “perpetrator” countries, and we may be one of them.Human trafficking is caused by war, poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and poverty.2019 The ILO announced that child labor and trafficking remain critical concerns for global supply chains.According to target 8.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it takes immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination […]

Religions for Peace Australia will lead a Multifaith Prayer/Meditation event on Sunday, 6th August 2023.

Posted on July 19, 2023August 2, 2023 by acrp-peace

This year marks the 78th years of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima and the end of World War II.August 6 is a significant day not only for the Hibakusha, their families and bereaved families, and the people living in Hiroshima, but also for those who wish for the abolition of nuclear weapons and international peace.However, there are still many people in the world suffering from conflicts. It is the role of religious leaders to listen to the voiceless and keep praying for the peace in our world.Through the prayer on August 6, faith leaders from various backgrounds will join their hearts in prayer for peace in the world.On this day […]

Religions for Peace Announces Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award

Posted on March 28, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace, the world’s most representative multi-faith organisation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award! Women of faith are the backbone of all faith communities and religious institutions but are rarely recognised for their efforts. Religions for Peace understands the importance of recognising and amplifying the work of women of faith and women-led initiatives, as they are often overlooked in the fields of peacebuilding and interfaith cooperation.

Building a Better World: the Women Leading Religions for Peace

Posted on March 9, 2023 by acrp-peace

Never before have women led interfaith movements in such numbers and with such diversity. On the celebration of International Women’s Day, Religions for Peace is pleased to announce the release of a new Legacy Publication, Building a Better World: The Women Leading Religions for Peace, highlighting the hard work led by the women of Religions for Peace. The mission of Religions for Peace is to advance multi-religious cooperation and peacebuilding, and this cannot be achieved without the active involvement of the women featured in this publication.

Please register!!! Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network Seminar on Peacebuilding and Reconciliation

Posted on March 8, 2023March 10, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is please to announce that the Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network will hold the seminar on Peacebuilding and Reconciliation on March 9th, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Japan Standard Time (Check your regional time)Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network has had three main projects since 2022: Anti-Human Trafficking, Climate Change, and Peacebuilding and Reconciliation. Previously, we have conducted projects on Anti-Human Trafficking and Climate Change. As the last project of this fiscal year, we will hold a seminar on Peacebuilding and Reconciliation under the theme “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Asia.”More than two decades after the adoption of UN Security […]

Mrs. Seemi Ikramullah Khan interviewed for International Women’s Day

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by acrp-peace

Mrs. Seemi Ikramullah Khan, the chairperson of Religions for Peace Pakistan, has actively supported and dedicated to Religions for Peace for a long time, and interviewed for International Women’s Day.International Women’s Day is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It’s also a day to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. Religions for Peace Pakistan is celebrating the International Women’s Week from 1st to 8th March ’23 where we will be acknowledging the struggles and efforts of women from all across the world. In this week, we honor the courage, resilience, and […]

International Women’s Day

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by acrp-peace

March 8th is the day of celebrating women! Let’s celebrate together women’s empowerment!Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network will hold the online seminar, tilte “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Asia” on March 9th!Please join us and learn women’s role for peacebuilding and reconciliation!For More Information>>Religions for Peace International celebrates Women’s History Month, not just in March, but every day. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of an article highlighting the women leading Religions for Peace across the globe, on the occasion of the International Day of Women.

We Look Forward to Your Participation!!!

Posted on February 22, 2023March 2, 2023 by acrp-peace

Flyer: Clikc hereRegistration link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdeutpzkuE9E9Ol3hdcXi_P61Yz5ODxfTProf. Arifah RahmawatiIndonesian Representative in ASEAN Women Peace Registry (AWPR)Prof. Kathy R. MatsuiA member of Task Force for Reconciliation and Education of Religions for Peace Japan; Professor of Seisen UniversityMs. Ruangkhao ChanchaiASEAN Governance and WPS Lead, UN Women Indonesia Country OfficeDr. Suphatmet YunyasitCo-Chair of the Asia Pacific Womenof Faith Network, Lecturer, Instiute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, ThailandDr. Pablito Baybado, JrAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary-General of Religions for Peace PhilippinesMs. Huma IkramullahAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary-General of Religions for Peace PakistanDr. Sue EnnisAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary of Religions for Peace AustraliaDr. Rashida KhanamChair of Women’s Committee of Religions for Peace BangladeshDr. […]