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VIDEO: AI Ethics and Religion

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Rapid advancements in AI, robotics, and quantum computing present both immense benefits and significant risks to humanity and peace, particularly concerning AI’s military applications. Amidst international efforts, including the UN and the Pope’s “Roma Call,” to establish ethical guidelines, Asian religious leaders convened under the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP), representing 22 nations.This video captures the key moments and discussions from this pivotal public event. Held in collaboration with AI experts from Singapore, a leading nation in the field, the gathering aimed to discuss religion’s role in the age of AI and to issue a collective appeal. The core purpose was to ensure that critical religious and ethical Read more about VIDEO: AI Ethics and Religion[…]

Youth Campaign for Environment

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The Religions for Peace International Youth Committee through its Youth Media Team is launching a youth video campaign to raise awareness about climate change on the upcoming Earth Day.  Here is the message!Dear Esteemed Youth Leaders,As we approach World Environment Day 2025 under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” we warmly invite youth affiliated with your Inter-Religious Councils to be part of a global interfaith youth video campaign launching on June 5th 2025. 📌 We’re asking for short, creative videos—sharing personal pledges, actions, or calls for change to tackle plastic pollution.🔹 Deadline: 18th May 2025🔹 Slogan: Youth of Faith Against Plastic Pollution🔹 Hashtag: #BeatPlasticPollution🔹 How to Submit: Upload directly (https://bit.ly/44nv5p4) or send Read more about Youth Campaign for Environment[…]

Condolences on the passing away of Prof. Kirti Bunchua

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It is with great sorrow that we learnt of the loss of Prof. Kirti Bunchua, our esteemed Executive Council member of Religions for Peace Asia (ACRP).On behalf of Religions for Peace Asia (ACRP), may we extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to Religions for Peace Thailand and his colleagues in the passing of Prof. Bunchua.Though his departure is a great sadness, we firmly believe that his philosophical and religious teachings will be always remembered and remain in his disciples and those who are inspired.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss and mourning. May the great soul of Prof. Bunchua rest in peace.Rev. Dr. Yoshinori ShinoharaSecretary Read more about Condolences on the passing away of Prof. Kirti Bunchua[…]

≪Date Postponed≫ APWoFN’s Peace-Building Workshop

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Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN) will organize online peace-building workshop from May 26 to 28 of 2025 is now postponed. We will announce the date as soon as its fixed.This workshop aims to 1) strengthen women peacebuilders in the ACRP network with peacebuilding knowledge and skills; 2) create a platform for meaningful interaction among women peacebuilders in the Asia-Pacific region; 3) consolidate the existing partnership or build a new partnership for future collaboration among women peacebuilders for peace in the Asia-Pacific region.We will share more detailed program later!Please register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F8i_mjm6Qg2MD5gmlgAxkA

International Women’s Day 2025

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To commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, we endorsed the International Women’s Day 2025 statement initiated by Soroptimist International and the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO).Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN), as the regional network of multireligious women’s leaders of Religions for Peace Asia, believes the power of women and children who can bring solutions to the problems that infest the world today, brings together the commitment of women’s leaders to advance common actions towards peace, and works to inspire the Inclusion of women across religious and cultural divides. Let us all celebrate International Women’s Day for a world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive: a world Read more about International Women’s Day 2025[…]

Invitation to Interfaith Prayer for Shared Human Flourishing&Transformative Peace

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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.

Report on “Drivers and Barriers to Routine Immunization for Children Under Five and COVID-19 Among Religious Communities”

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November 12, 2024- FPCC program coordinators (Religions for Peace, UNICEF and Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities) held an online seminar on “Drivers and Barriers to Routine Immunization for Children Under Five and COVID-19 Among Religious Communities”.This is a brief report on what was discussed during the webinar.Religious Communities and Vaccination BarriersRev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, Secretary-General of Religions for Peace Asia, emphasized the significant role religious communities play in addressing social challenges, including promoting vaccinations and improving children’s healthcare. He highlighted findings from a study on barriers to vaccination in South Asia, such as misinformation and mistrust in healthcare systems. Florine De Wolf (Joint Learning Initiative on Faith Read more about Report on “Drivers and Barriers to Routine Immunization for Children Under Five and COVID-19 Among Religious Communities”[…]
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