2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, USA

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

Religions for Peace is pleased to announce it will be participating in the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, Illinois. From 14 – 18 August 2023, members of the Religions for Peace World Council, Religions for Peace International Youth Committee, religious leaders, women of faith, and others from our movement will be organising and participating in several panels, sessions, events, and workshops. In addition, Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to The Pen and the Sword event, organised in partnership with The Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, University of Notre Dame, on 17 August at 1 PM CDT. At this event, Religions for Peace will present the Lifetime Service for Multi-Religious Peacebuilding award to recognise faith actors who have made vital contributions […]

Religions for Peace Intern Spotlight

Posted on August 4, 2023 by acrp-peace

This summer, Religions for Peace had the opportunity to work with some amazing interns. We understand the value that interns bring to our organisation and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication. With that in mind, we want to showcase some of the brilliant interns we have had the pleasure of working with.#ReligionsforPeaceInternSpotlight: Meet Charlotte Long, our Chicago based Programmes Intern with Religions for Peace. Charlotte graduated from the University of Chicago this past June with a Master of Divinity concentrating on Global Christianity, Gender and International Development.If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be an intern with Religions for Peace for Fall 2023, […]

Religions for Peace International: Fall 2023 Internship Applications

Posted on July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to open applications for our Fall 2023 Internship Programme! Programmes Internship applications will be accepted until 9 August 2023 and Communications and Development Internship applications will be accepted until 30 August 2023.See more inforamtion to apply!https://www.rfp.org/careers/

Story of Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund for People Suffering by Ongoing Violent Conflict Across the Globe

Posted on July 18, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace remains committed to ease the suffering of those displaced by ongoing violent conflict across the globe through our flagship Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund. Asociația Gondviselés Segélyszervezet (AGS), one of the recipients of the Fund and the charity organisation of the Hungarian Unitarian Church, partnered with local religious and faith communities to mobilise humanitarian relief for Ukrainian refugees in Romania and IDPs in Ukraine. With the support of Religions for Peace, AGS provided safe shelter, continued learning opportunities, and lifesaving supplies to those in need.To learn more about this project, go to https://bit.ly/46NxF6u.Religions for Peace continues to support interfaith initiatives through the Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund. Help us meet the […]

Stories from the Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund

Posted on June 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

On this World Refugee Day, Religions for Peace highlights its flagship Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund and select success stories from the interfaith initiatives supported. From delivering emergency assistance to those affected by acute health crises, to offering vital relief and mental health services to refugees and internally displaced peoples, our lasting impact on those affected by humanitarian emergencies is far-reaching.

A Whole of Society Approach: Religious Actors as Driver of Change and Preventing Violent Extremism

Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 by acrp-peace

A Whole of Society Approach: Religious Actors as Driver of Change and Preventing Violent Extremism will highlight the importance of the Plan of Action on the Role of Religious Leaders and Actors to Preventing Incitement to Violence that could lead to Atrocity Crimes as an essential tool for conflict prevention, countering violent extremism, and atrocity crimes while ensuring protection of human rights. This event will showcase good practices and lessons learned, including building effective partnership between UN Member States and Agencies, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders to contribute to sustainable peace. It will also offer reflections on ways to further strengthen capacity building programmes.[WHEN] June 23, 2023 10:00-11:30 AM (EDT) […]

“War and Peace”

Posted on June 6, 2023 by acrp-peace

“War & Peace”, a video podcast series featuring Secretary General of Religions for Peace, Professor Azza Karam, seeks to answer the tough questions of how can we prepare peace in the midst of war and conflict and the role of faith leaders in Ukraine and beyond.

Happy World Environment Day

Posted on June 6, 2023 by acrp-peace

On this World Environment Day, Professor Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace stresses about how “It is time for us to invest in the health of our planet,” and why we need to beat plastic pollution.Religions for Peace continues to impact the environment by mobilising religious leaders and communities to take action for sustainability, raising awareness for the importance of environmental stewardship and fostering interfaith cooperation in tackling ecological challenges.

Religions for Peace Annual Report 2022

Posted on April 12, 2023 by acrp-peace

As we celebrate these Holy Days, across faiths and across continents, we commemorate the vital work that the global movement advanced and mobilised in 2022. We are honoured to present the Religions for Peace 2022 Annual Report.

Religions for Peace Announces Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award

Posted on March 28, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace, the world’s most representative multi-faith organisation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award! Women of faith are the backbone of all faith communities and religious institutions but are rarely recognised for their efforts. Religions for Peace understands the importance of recognising and amplifying the work of women of faith and women-led initiatives, as they are often overlooked in the fields of peacebuilding and interfaith cooperation.