Religions for Peace at Munich Security Conference

Posted on February 20, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace joined the discussion about religion, diplomacy, and conflicts on 17 February at the 59th Munich Security Conference. “The test of commitment of religious institutions to peace and security globally, is their willingness to collaborate with and for all human rights,” stated Secretary General of Religions for Peace, Professor Azza Karam. This is a seminal moment toward ensuring that multi-religious and faith leaders are at the forefront of discussions around peace and security.

Religions for Peace: Help Religions for Peace Provide Relief in Türkiye and Syria

Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by acrp-peace

As we grieve for our brothers and sisters whose lives were lost during the earthquakes, we appeal to your hearts to help interventions through our Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund (MRHF). Your support of this Fund can provide food, clothing and protection to the people of Türkiye and Syria, and ease their suffering in the coming days. Please make a difference by joining our efforts today.Statement from Religions for Peace-Japan.

Religions for Peace and UNHCR Host Field Mission to Moldova by Multi-Religious Council of Leaders

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace and UNHCR have assembled its Multi-Religious Council of Leaders for a two-day field mission to Chisinau, Moldova, calling for people of all faiths across the globe to increase their support of Ukrainian refugees and host communities.

Multi-Religious Prayer for Peace: Religions for Peace on February 7th

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by acrp-peace

Please join us together！Multi-Religious Prayer for Peace and CompassionReligions for Peace and the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations are honoured to convene our partners, leaders, members, and all those dedicated to multi-religious collaboration and service for its annual Multi-Religious Prayer for Peace.Schedule: February 7th, 2023 at 8:30 AM (EST) (Check your regional time)

Open Letter to the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Posted on January 24, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace, and the Interfaith Center of New York, have joined together with other faith-based and humanitarian organisations to release a civil society letter addressed to senior United Nations and OIC officials, to urge for their support of humanitarian action and human rights in Afghanistan.

The Manresa 2022 Pact: Multireligious and Multisectoral Global Pact for the Development of Resilient, Sustainable, Safe, and Inclusive Cities

Posted on December 7, 2022 by acrp-peace

From 27-30 November 2022, Religions for Peace, the City Council of Manresa, and Religions for Peace-Spain-GTER, organised an intergenerational, interreligious, multisectoral, and gender-sensitive forum entitled At a Crossroads: An Intergenerational and Multireligious Response to the Social and Environmental Crises. This event concluded with the signing of The Manresa 2022 Pact: Multireligious and Multisectoral Global Pact for the Development of Resilient, Sustainable, Safe, and Inclusive Cities (The Manresa 2022 Pact).

Youth Delegate Panel Discussion on Climate Change During COP27

Posted on December 1, 2022December 7, 2022 by acrp-peace

Prof. Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace, spoke about the challenges that face the youth today during a Youth Delegate Panel Discussion on Climate Change during COP27 organised by the Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the United Nations.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhKBEU-X7SM

Invitation: China Committee on Religion and Peace Online International Seminar

Posted on November 7, 2022December 5, 2022 by acrp-peace

The 3rd International Seminar on Religions and Ecological CivilizationAsian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP) is pleased to announce China Committee on Religion and Peace will hold an online seminar in December.At present, global warming-linked natural disasters and extreme weather—occurring with greater frequency—and the COVID-19 pandemic—which remains an upheaval within an upheaval—have had severe impacts on human life and health as well as economic and social development. A sound ecological environment is a critical public good that has implications for people’s livelihood and well-being as well as the future of mankind. The necessity of responding to global climate change while promoting the recovery of the world economy is a key […]

Women of the Tokyo Peace Roundtable, an Interview Series with Mrs. Margaret Barsaba

Posted on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace continues its Interview Series on the Women of the Tokyo Peace Roundtable. Mrs. Margaret Barsaba, Chairperson of the South Sudan Women of Faith Network, talks about the important work she does and how religious leaders and faith actors can support in times of conflict and reconciliation.READ MORE

Women of the Tokyo Peace Roundtable, an Interview Series with Rev. Kosho Niwano

Posted on November 2, 2022November 7, 2022 by acrp-peace

During the Tokyo Peace Roundtable, co-hosted by Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace-Japan, Rev. Kosho Niwano, Co-Moderator of Religions for Peace and President-Designate of Rissho-kosei Kai, offers her insights into what were her expectations of the Roundtable and her main takeaways after the Roundtable.READ MORE