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 […]

From RfP Australia and Japan

Posted on October 15, 2025October 16, 2025 by acrp-peace

The World Conference of Religions for Peace Japan (RfP Japan) and the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC), supported by Religions for Peace Australia (RfP Australia), gathered at “Climate Crisis Learning Forum 2025 – Religious Gathering toward COP30” 10 October 2025, issued a joint statement.Congratulations!Joint statement towards COP30..

From RfP Japan

Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 by acrp-peace

Climate Crisis Study Session 2025: A Gathering of Religious Leaders Towards COP30 *Translated from JapaneseTheme: ‘Praying and Standing Together Within the Connectedness of Life’ — Choose Harmony and Renewal —Purpose:The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which is taking place in Brazil this November, marks a 30-year milestone. In recent years, crises stemming from climate change, such as torrential rains and unprecedentedly large forest fires, have become global in scope, affecting everyone. This conference provides an opportunity to learn about global environmental challenges and to explore practical initiatives that can be implemented within our own religious communities and denominations.Time: Friday, 10 October 14:00-16:00 (JST)/ 15:00-18:00 (AEST)/ 17:00-19:00 (FJT)Venue: Zoom MeetingRegistration: […]

From RfP Bangladesh

Posted on September 9, 2025 by acrp-peace

We have received the report of the Chattogram Peace Summit 2025 from Religions for Peace Bangladesh.The Chattogram Peace Summit 2025, organized by Religions for Peace Bangladesh (RPBD), convened on 6 September 2025 at the Chittagong Club Terrace Hall. The Summit, held under the theme “Bridging Divides through Dialogue”, brought together religious leaders, peace activists, youth representatives, academics, cultural practitioners, journalists, and civil society members to reflect on the urgent need for interfaith understanding, ethical engagement, and sustainable peacebuilding.For detailed report in PDF, click here.Also check out Photos…

From RfP Australia

Posted on September 9, 2025 by acrp-peace

10-21 November 2025 – Belèm, Brazil.ZOOM Multifaith Prayers & Meditations for the Earth * COP 30 – Harnessing the Power of Spirit for a Just and Sustainable WorldPrayers and Meditations for the Earth and for successful outcomes at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). Lead Up to Conference – 9 Weeks from Tuesday 9th Sept to Tuesday 4th Nov 2025.Prayers by Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Sikh and Brahma Kumaris traditions from New Zealand, Asia and Australia.This event was had been created under the direction of Bishop Philip Huggins on behalf of the Interfaith Liaison Committee of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and supported by Australian Religious Response to […]

From RfP Bangladesh

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by acrp-peace

We have received the report from Religions for Peace Bangladesh of their recently held event, “Art for Peace”, which was successfully organized on 16 August 2025 at KAFCO, Chattogram as a lead-up to the Chattogram Peace Summit 2025 scheduled for 6th September 2025.For detailed report, click here.Also, there was an event, “Poem for Peace”, organized by Religions for Peace Bangladesh in collaboration with Sammilito Abritti Joote, Chattogram.This was also one of the preparatory activities leading up to the Chattogram Peace Summit 2025, to be held on 6th September 2025, and it brought together voices of poetry, art, and harmony to inspire our shared vision of peace.There was “Tree Planting for […]

From RfP Pakistan

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by acrp-peace

A special session was held in the Sindh Assembly to mark National Minorities Day, all other legislative proceedings were deferred in the session held at the Old Assembly Hall.On aired on PTV World Reported by Sheeraz Ali Dahri.Religions for Peace Pakistan and Religions for Peace Asia Associate Secretary General Huma Ikramullah also was invited as a Special Guest and was seated in the Speakers Box.

[Updated 8/18] 80 Years: Atomic Bombings, WWII & the UN

Posted on August 5, 2025August 18, 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. There were 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.🎥Recording from DAY 1 (Aug. 3)https://youtu.be/5tl7Q-XaAnQ✨NEW ✨🎥Recording from DAY 2 (Aug. 10)https://youtu.be/9A-fRkCdAh4📜Documents shared by speakers from DAY 1 (Aug. […]

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 […]