Pope Francis’ life is a testament to the power of faith in action

Posted on April 22, 2025 by acrp-peace

Statement of the Secretary General of Religions for Peace International on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis has issued.Dear Sisters and Brothers in Faith,It is with profound sadness that Religions for Peace International acknowledges the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome. We extend our deepest condolences and join in mourning with the global Catholic community and to all those whose lives were touched by his extraordinary humility, love, compassion, and leadership during his twelve years as Pope.Pope Francis’ life was a testament to the power of faith in action, a beacon of hope in a world suffering from the wounds of war and by […]

Religions for Peace Stands in Solidarity with Myanmar Amid Earthquake Crisis

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by acrp-peace

From Religions for Peace International to Esteemed Religious Leaders, Friends, and Partners,The reports of loss, suffering, and destruction in Myanmar and Thailand weigh heavily upon our hearts. We stand with you in grief, and we offer our prayers and support to all those who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. In the face of this natural disaster, we are reminded of our shared humanity and the importance of compassion and unity.Religions for Peace, as a global multi-religious organization, reaffirms its commitment to working alongside our religious and civil society partners to provide aid, comfort, and assistance to those in need. We urge our global community to join us in […]

Invitation to Interfaith Prayer for Shared Human Flourishing&Transformative Peace

Posted on December 24, 2024December 24, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Interfaith Prayer for Shared Human Flourishing & Transformative Peace, a virtual gathering to be held on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, from 8:30AM – 9:30AM EST (Click here for your local time). As we enter a new year, this sacred gathering will bring together diverse religious and faith leaders to reflect, pray, and recommit to advancing shared human flourishing and transformative peace grounded in the sacred. Together, we will lift our collective prayers for those most affected by global challenges and reaffirm our commitment to collaborative action rooted in love, justice, compassion, and solidarity. Please register here to join.

2024 at a Glance＆ Appeal

Posted on December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 by acrp-peace

Esteemed Religious Leaders, Friends and Partners,As we approach the end of 2024, we at Religions for Peace are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and dedication to our shared mission. Your partnership has been a true inspiration for our progress, enabling us to reach meaningful achievements. We continue to strive towards reaching the mission of “Shared Wellbeing” by building a peaceful, just, and sustainable world for all, and we are honoured to have you with us on this journey. This year has been a time of remarkable transformation. We formed new partnerships and strengthened existing ones. With your support, we continue to build and further equip our regional, national and local Inter-religious […]

[SAVE THE DATE] November 12, 2024 Webinar on “Drivers and Barriers to Routine Immunization for Children Under Five and COVID-19 Among Religious Communities”

Posted on October 25, 2024November 5, 2024 by acrp-peace

Webinar on “Drivers and Barriers to Routine Immunization for Children Under Five and COVID-19 Among Religious Communities”📅Date: November 12th, 2024⏰Time: 3:30pm to 5:00pm India Standard Time🌎Check your regional time: https://dateful.com/eventlink/1329032862Religions for Peace and its partners are pleased to invite you to a virtual webinar to discuss the findings and results of the Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families, and Communities (FPCC) Initiative’s multi-country survey, conducted across 10 countries, receiving nearly 20000 respondents. The aim of this research was to provide in-depth insights on the drivers and barriers to routine immunization for children under five-years-old and COVID-19 vaccination among religious communities in Pakistan and Nepal.Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rcuigrTIsHdaPADlxNYVAFtQtUpTyTuqnAfter registering, […]

“Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and other Forcibly Displaced Communities” Event Report

Posted on July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 by acrp-peace

On World Refugee Day, 20 June, Religions for Peace hosted the virtual event Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and other Forcibly Displaced Communities. This event brought religious and faith leaders, former refugees, youth, and other stakeholders, to engage in dialogue and best practices to strengthen advocacy and mobilisation efforts for the protection and participation of refugees and other forcibly displaced communities in decision-making and peacebuilding processes.Read More

Invitation to a Virtual Event on World Refugee Day

Posted on June 16, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to an event in celebration of World Refugee Day: “Welcoming the Other: Strengthening Advocacy and Action for Refugees and Other Forcibly Displaced Communities” on Thursday, 20 June 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT. (Click here for your local time)World Refugee Day, observed annually on 20 June, honours the strength and resilience of those who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or natural disasters. With over 114 million people displaced worldwide, it is imperative that we, as a global community, come together in solidarity with the refugees and others displaced people and advocate for their fundamental […]

Religions for Peace Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Samdech Preah Maha Sangharajadhipati Tep Vong

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace: A Call for Peace in Israel and Gaza

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 by acrp-peace

A Statement from the Religions for Peace Executive Committee28 February 2024, New York, NY: After over 140 days of the Israel-Hamas war, Religions for Peace reaffirms its urgent call for peace in the Middle East—and, throughout the world.Undisputedly, the attacks on Israeli and Palestinian civilians are horrific. The acts of murder, rape, capturing civilians, maltreating hostages, targeting residential areas, and restricting access to essential resources such as medical care, food and water are fundamentally inhumane. As both Israelis and Palestinians each grieve the loss of thousands of innocent lives, especially those of women and children, we are reminded that the prioritisation of political interests over the lives of human beings is wholly unacceptable and that […]

The Second Tokyo Peace Roundtable Statement

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), concluded the second “Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables” which took place from 19-21 February 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. The Second Tokyo Peace Roundtable concluded with the Beyond War and Towards Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables Statement that made commitments “to continue to pray and work multi-religiously towards a culture of peace that advances shared well-being, grounded in respect for the sanctity of life and human dignity.” We, religious leaders, representatives of diverse faiths, bodies, and religious institutions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) from Colombia, Haiti, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mali, Myanmar, Palestine, Peru, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United States, […]