10th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs

Posted on January 15, 2024 by acrp-peace

Join Religions for Peace and partners for the 10th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs, focusing on “Human Rights and Dignity: Towards a Just, Peaceable and Inclusive Future.”The 2024 Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-based Organizations in International Affairs marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its tenth anniversary. A decade ago, faith-based partners initiated this symposium, which coincided with Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday and aimed at fostering dialogue on the intricate interplay between religion and international affairs. With a deliberate inclusion of UN member states and entities, the symposium sought to create a platform for collaborative policymaking and constructive engagement. […]

Faithful Peace: Why the Journey to Build Resilience is Multi-Religious

Posted on January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace and its Standing Commission on Interreligious Education are proud to launch our latest publication, Faithful Peace: Why the Journey to Build Resilience is Multi-Religious.With Christian, Hindu, Indigenous, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh theologies, perspectives, and insights, this brilliant and enlightening piece of work explores the importance of multi-religious engagement and why this effort to bring people of all faiths and traditions together, can and does create a more peaceful world.Prof. Azza Karam, former Secretary General of Religions for Peace and Editor-in-Chief, as well as Programme Officer of Partnerships and Interreligious Education, Dr. Karen Leslie Hernandez and Editor of this publication, invite you to read, learn, think, and thrive in these multi-religious viewpoints from […]

VIDEO:　Historic First Climate Change Conference and Awards

Posted on January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 by acrp-peace

Historic First Climate Change Conference and Awards organized by Religions for Peace Pakistan and Rotary International District 3271 Pakistan inaugurated by President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Convergence of Religions for Peace Pakistan and Rotary International Pakistan in a strategic partnership at Climate Change Conference 2023.Please watch their achievement!

Religions for Peace Japan：Observation Team Visited Southern Turkey

Posted on January 6, 2024 by acrp-peace

We would like to introduce a report by RfP Japan on their observation visit of Southern Turkey.In order to monitor the situation of the area affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake which occurred in February 2023, and to evaluate the activities of the humanitarian organizations, an observation team of the Disaster Response Task Force of WCRP/RfP Japan visited southern Turkey for a week in late October.Please visit their website to read full report.https://www.wcrp.or.jp/en/turkeyandsyriaearthquake_observation.html

Religions for Peace Pakistan: Climate Change Champions Award to Religions for Peace Asia

Posted on December 31, 2023January 5, 2024 by acrp-peace

Rotary International and Religions for Peace Pakistan hold Climate Change Conference and Awards on December 23-24th in Karachi.Alhamdolillah the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan inaugurated the event and also gave Climate Change Champions Award to Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara , Secretary General of Religions for Peace Asia and also gave Award to Ms. Huma Ikramullah Secretary General Religions for Peace Pakistan and also to Muhammad Hanif Khan, Vice President Religions for Peace Pakistan and also to Pastor Ateeq Bhatti, Chairperson Interfaith harmony Committee, Christian, Religions for Peace Pakistan.We are pleased to announce that the Presidential Award was approved and presented to :1. Rev.Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, Secretary General Religions for Peace […]

The Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace:Multi-Religious Statement of Commitment

Posted on December 24, 2023December 24, 2023 by acrp-peace

Prof. Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam of RfP Bangladesh attended is a Certified Mind and Heart Dialogue national trainer

Posted on December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 by acrp-peace

The UNICEF, Religions for Peace, and Joint Learning Initiatives (JLI) have organized the Mind and Heart Dialogue Training of Trainers from 27 November to 1st December 2023 in Katmandu Nepal. The program was organized to train the coordinators of each country to implement the Mind-and-Heart Dialogue project in South Asian countries. This training program aims to support faith leaders and organizers to influence attitudes, behavior, and social change that protects and empowers children, families and communities.Professor Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam, the representative of Religion for Peace (RfP), Bangladesh and coordinator of the Mind and Heart Project in Bangladesh attended this training program along with Amal Kha Kha of ARDA and […]

Amila A Certified MHD Trainer of RfP Sri Lanka

Posted on December 11, 2023 by acrp-peace

Mr. Amila Nuwan Madhusanka, Youth Program Coordinator / Liaison Officer of Religions for Peace Sri Lanka is now a certified Mind-heart Dialogue national trainer after completing the week-long Mind-Heart Dialogue Training of Trainers (MHD TOT) in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 27 to December 1, 2023.The Mind-Heart Dialogue is an evidence-based reflective and experiential process, that explores faith convictions, lived experiences, and knowledge to influence positive social and behavior change. It supports faith groups and development partners to work together to protect and empower children, families, and communities.Mr. Amila Nuwan Madhusanka has completed his BA degree in Mass Communication and Master in Philosophy in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the […]

YASH Dhamija, A Certified MHD National Trainer of RfP India

Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 by acrp-peace

Mr. Yash Dhamija is now a certified Mind-Heart Dialogue National trainer after successfully completing the week-long Mind-Heart Dialogue Training of Trainers (MHD TOT) in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 27 to December 1, 2023. The Mind-Heart Dialogue is an evidence-based reflective and experiential process, exploring faith convictions, lived experiences and knowledge to influence positive social and behaviour change. It supports faith groups and development partners to work together to protect and empower children, families, and communities. Mr. Yash Dhamija is the Youth Member of RfP India chapter. He holds a master’s degree in Comparative Religions from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Having worked in the development sector for 4 years, earlier with organizations […]

【After Sunrise SYNOPSIS】

Posted on December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 by acrp-peace

“After Sunrise” is a masterpiece of documentary filmmaking from SMAN 2 Singaraja that explores the relationship between global temperature rise and some of Bali’s Hindu cultures. In this questioning journey, the film features interviews with religious leaders, the head of SMAN 2 Singaraja, and other interviewees who have unique views on climate change. The film discusses how Balinese religious teachings hold a responsibility towards the sustainability of nature and how these beliefs can be a source of inspiration to keep the earth sustainable. At the same time, the film highlights the coming together of religious provisions and concrete actions to fight climate change.With beautiful visual imagery and a strong narrative, “After […]