On April 20, Religions for Peace Japan released a statement ahead of the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference.Statement of Religions for Peace JapanToward the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review ConferenceToday, humanity stands at an unprecedented precipice, facing the threat of annihilation brought about by the nuclear weapons it has created. Currently, the words coming from the leaders of the world’s nuclear-armed states are filled not with dialogue, but with threats. Messages from U.S. President Donald J. Trump suggesting the “destruction of civilization,” remarks by Vice President J.D.Vance that “We have tools we haven’t used yet,” repeated nuclear threats by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as France’s Read more about Statement by RfP Japan[…]

December 15, 2025  Statement by Religions for Peace JapanFollowing the Twenty-Second Meeting of the States Partiesto the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban ConventionThe Twenty-Second Meeting of the States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from December 1 to 5. “The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (formally known as the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction was initiated at an international conference in Read more about Statement from RfP Japan[…]

[Report] Roundtable for Human Dignity 2025 (written by ACRP Secretariat)On November 19, Religions for Peace (RfP) Japan held Roundtable for Human Dignity 2025, which theme as “The Current Reality and Challenges of Human Trafficking in Japan – Perspectives from Politics, Media, Labor, Mainstream Newspapers, and Religion”, inviting frontline experts and religious representatives engaged in anti-trafficking work.■ Keynote AddressesMs. Hanako Jimi, Liberal Democratic Party, House of Councillors Member, has been standing at the forefront of medical practice, constantly interacting with children and their parents on the front lines as a pediatrician. She said that today’s topic—human trafficking—is closely tied to problems in the Technical Intern Training Program, such as restrictions on Read more about Report from Tokyo Secretariat[…]

The English website of the Religions for Peace Japan has been renewed.Please visit their new site here 👇👇https://wcrpjp-en.org/Going forward, we will further strengthen our outreach to the international community and widely share our efforts for peace that transcend religious boundaries.We sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and support…

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 Read more about From RfP Japan[…]

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: Read more about From RfP Japan[…]