A Synodal Interfaith conversation with His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech Towards unity and peace

Manila, Philippines (January 23, 2024). In celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and in anticipation of the World Interfaith Harmony Week, Religions for Peace Philippines organized a High-Level Multi-Faith synodal conversation with His Eminence Mario Cardinal Grech, the Secretary General of the Synod, to share experiences and common vision towards collective action.Rev. Fr. Carlos Reyes, ACRP EC-Member and RfP Philippines Co-President welcomed the delegations emphasizing the commitment to one’s religious identities as key component of celebrating diversities towards unity and peace.  Dr. Lilian Sison, ACRP EC-Member and RfP Philippines President shared the history and milestones of interreligious dialogue efforts of Religions for Peace in the Philippines.  Friendship, Read more about A Synodal Interfaith conversation with His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech Towards unity and peace[…]

Religions for Peace in the FPCC Stocktaking Meeting

Nairobi, Kenya.  Religions for Peace, UNICEF and other key partners such as the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities and various faith-based organizations are having a review and assessment meeting on the progress and achievements of the first-five years of the Faith for Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities (FPCC) initiative at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club from January 16-17, 2024.The aim of the meeting is to understand the changes and emerging situations, issues, and challenges in order to recalibrate priorities. It is hoped that the meeting will contribute to making the FPCC more effective as a faith engagement mechanism in responding and addressing the Read more about Religions for Peace in the FPCC Stocktaking Meeting[…]

RfP Philippines New Leadership

Congratulations! We are happy to introduce RfP Philippines’ New Leadership 2021-2026! Honorary Presidents: Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma and Hadja Lourdes MasturaPresident: Dr. Lilian SisonSecretary General: Dr. Pablito Baybado Jr.Deputy Secretaries General: Dr. Renz Argao and Ms. Haidi FajardoWomen Coordinator: Dr. Joan Trocio-BagaipoYouth Coordinator: Dr. Jacqueline MallariBOARD MEMBERSFr. Carlos ReyesFr. Richard BabaoArchdiocese of Manila-Ministry of Ecumenical & Inter-Religious AffairsTed AragoAsela AragoFocolareImam Col. Ebra MoxsirImam Council of the PhilippinesFr. Filemon Dela Cruz, Jr. OpPhilippine Dominican ProvinceVen. Miao Jing ShiFo Guang Shan Mabuhay TempleAtty. Mariam Mastura-LinsanganIslamic Welfare SocietyTimuay Lito PalmaArumanen-Manubo Ancestral Domain Tribal Impahalad

Announcement: ACRP New Leadership

The ACRP Tokyo Assembly was held online from October 17 to 22, 2021. About 500 people from all over the world participated.During the assembly, the Governance Assembly approved the new leadership of ACRP!Please refer to each page for details.ACRPAsia & the Pacific Interfaith Youth NetworkAsia-Pacific Women of Faith Network

The Landing Page of the ACRP General Assembly

Asian Conference of Religions for Peace9th General Assembly will be held soon!~The landing page of the Assembly website is now available!~ https://system.expoline.jp/acrp/(The program schedule is on the Assembly Website)Registration for the Assembly will open on the website on September 2, 2021.Youth Pre-Assembly: October 17, 2021Women’s Pre-Assembly: October 18, 2021General Assembly: October 19-22, 2021

Online Shelter Visit: ~New Trafficking in Persons: Lessons from the Philippines~

The Front Lines of Sexual Exploitation~New Trafficking in Persons: Lessons from the Philippines~Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-mopzMjGdE9ez2WKpvyoImQYqncAmuEAs the first collaboration project of Religions for Peace Japan and Religions for Peace Philippines, Religions for Peace Asia (ACRP) is pleased to announce that we will hold the first online shelter visit webinar to raise public awareness of The Front Lines of Sexual Exploitation on Saturday, June 17th, 2021.According to the 2016 report by the ILO, more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of trafficking in persons, with sexual exploitation accounting for about 60% of the total. In addition to forced prostitution, there are also new forms of sexual exploitation, such as forced marriage, Read more about Online Shelter Visit: ~New Trafficking in Persons: Lessons from the Philippines~[…]

[March 8th] Virtual International Women’s Day Celebration by RfP Philippines

Let’s celebrate women’s history month together!“Celebrate women’s achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.”International Women’s Day is annually held on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations. It is also known as the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. International Women’s Day began in the early 1900s, and it has overcome gender issues and given many voices to the world.RfP Philippines will hold the Virtual International Women’s Day Celebration.Let’s celebrate the memorable Women’s Day together! Date/Time: Monday, 08 March 2021, 1:00 pm (Philippine Time) Theme:      “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”Register: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodOihrDsiHdU4lhnT_Dfalmb36OIcvyxRThe world is Read more about [March 8th] Virtual International Women’s Day Celebration by RfP Philippines[…]