Message towards NPT Review Conference

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by acrp-peace

Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, Secretary General of ACRP/RfP Asia, delivered his message.Also, Rev. Masamichi Kamiya, Senior Advisor to Secretary General of ACRP/ RfP Asia, gave us comments at the bottom of the page!From today, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference begins at the United Nations. Held every five years, the NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and advance the goal of disarmament. 190 countries and regions are parties to this treaty.The current international landscape is truly dire. With nuclear-armed states such as the U.S., Russia, China, and France hinting at the potential use of nuclear weapons or expanding their arsenals, the risk has risen significantly. Regrettably, […]

The Urgent Imperative for Peace in the Middle East and Iran: A Multireligious Statement

Posted on April 13, 2026 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace International has issued the statement.The Urgent Imperative for Peace in the Middle East and Iran: A Multireligious Statement – Religions for Peace10 April 2026We, senior religious leaders, and representatives from the world’s faith traditions, hereby speak with a single heart. As the human family stands on a dangerous precipice, our religions call us to find the courage to be peacemakers, and we embrace this calling even as we reject the ways that some within our religious communities have and continue to misuse their religious teachings to foster violence.The conflict that erupted on February 28, 2026, between Israel and the United States, and Iran—now in its forty-second day—has […]

Statement of SG (RfP International)

Posted on March 5, 2026 by acrp-peace

Secretary General’s Statement on the Conflict in the Middle EastMarch 3, 20263 March 2026, New York, NY: It is with great sadness and deep concern that we witness renewed conflict in the Middle East. We stand in solidarity with the people across the region who are suffering by the current hostilities – above all, the world must prioritize their well-being and respect for human rights, sovereignty and rule of law.Respect for human dignity and the right to life must serve as the primary lens through which all international engagement is viewed. These are not concessions to be granted, but fundamental pillars that cannot be compromised for strategic or military gain. When […]

[RfP Int’l] UN Side Event

Posted on September 17, 2025 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is honoured to invite you to an event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, The Role of Faith in Protecting Children from Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage. Co-organised by Religions for Peace, UNICEF, and the Government of Canada, this gathering will bring together religious leaders, intergovernmental representatives, youth, and women of faith to discuss the vital role of faith engagement in ending harmful practices, and to address the growing pushback against progress in protecting children’s rights.Please register to join us on 24 September at 9:00 AM ET on the 8th Floor of the United Nations Church Center to learn strategies and best practices […]

[RfP Int’l] Book Launch

Posted on August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 by acrp-peace

Book Launch: Interreligious and Peace Education in Times of Crisis: A History of Religions for PeaceReligions for Peace is honoured to invite you to the launch of a new book by Prof. Dr. Johannes Lähnemann and published by EB-Verlag, Berlin, titled Interreligious and Peace Education in Times of Crisis. A History of Religions for Peace. Interreligious and Peace Education in Times of Crisis traces the evolution of Religions for Peace over five decades, highlighting how faith communities have responded to violent conflict, social fragmentation, and the erosion of trust through sustained, multi-religious engagement and peace education.Drawing on archival material, personal reflections, and years of field experience, Prof. Dr. Lähnemann offers a unique […]

[RfP Int’l] Statement from the Secretary General

Posted on August 26, 2025 by acrp-peace

Statement from the Secretary General 20 August 2025It is with deep sorrow and grave concern that we bear witness to the unfolding tensions and suffering affecting our beloved communities in Thailand and Cambodia. The pain endured by our brothers and sisters in this region weighs heavily on our hearts. At Religions for Peace, we extend our deepest prayers to all victims of violence, to those displaced from their homes, and to every soul yearning for safety, dignity, and peace. In this critical hour—when our global family faces unprecedented upheaval—we are summoned to rise above division and walk together in solidarity. The historical wounds that perpetuate cycles of harm are complex and deeply […]

[RfP Int’l] Statement On the 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Nuclear Test

Posted on July 17, 2025 by acrp-peace

On the 80th Anniversary of the Trinity Nuclear TestStatement from Religions for Peace’s International Executive Committee16 July 2025As we mark the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Nuclear Test, the Executive Committee of Religions for Peace reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. On 16 July 1945, in the Jornada del Muerto desert of New Mexico, humanity crossed a perilous threshold with the first-ever detonation of a nuclear weapon. Known as the Trinity Nuclear Test, this unprecedented act carried out without the informed consent of nearby Indigenous and rural communities set into motion an era of unparalleled existential risk. Merely three weeks later, atomic bombs devastated Hiroshima and […]

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 […]

Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable Champions Forgiveness and Calls for Ceasefires

Posted on July 9, 2025 by acrp-peace

Tokyo, Japan 3, 2025 More than 30 religious leaders from major world faiths and diverse regions—including areas affected by active conflict—gathered in Tokyo for the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable. Centered on the theme “Beyond War and Towards Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables,” the event emphasized forgiveness, called for immediate ceasefires, and underscored the vital roles of youth and women in peacebuilding.Organized by Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the interfaith gathering brought together Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Shinto leaders, both in person and virtually. Participants represented countries including India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Myanmar, Palestine, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, the UAE, and […]

[PRESS RELEASE] Religious Leaders to Gather in Tokyo for Peacebuilding Summit

Posted on June 6, 2025 by acrp-peace

Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable to Convene Religious Leaders for Urgent Peacebuilding EffortsTokyo, Japan – July 1-3, 2025In response to escalating global conflicts and humanitarian crises, Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in collaboration with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), will convene the Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable from July 1 to July 3, 2025. This relevant gathering will bring together religious leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim traditions, alongside policymakers and peacebuilding experts, to foster dialogue and promote sustainable reconciliation efforts.Amid the alarming increase in global violence—including conflicts in Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and Myanmar—the roundtable seeks to build upon the successes of its predecessors, […]