Statement on Nuclear Abolition

Posted on August 10, 2025 by acrp-peace

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the speakers and viewers who participated in the two-day event held on August 3 and 10; 80th Anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs, the end of World War II, and the establishment of the UN.A detailed report will be provided at a later date, but we deeply appreciate hearing your strong commitment to the abolition of nuclear weapons during this event.Today, the Statement on Nuclear Abolition has been released, sending a message from the Asia-Pacific region to the world.Statement on Nuclear Abolition (final version PM) 10 August 2025

[Updated] 80th Anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs, the end of World War II, and the establishment of the UN

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by acrp-peace

In partnership with RfP Japan, RfP Australia and RfP New Zealand, under the auspice of Religions for Peace Asia, is to remember the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the end of the Second World War, and the establishment of the UN and a rules-based multilateral order. The format will be meetings of two sessions, on two days, a week apart, by Zoom. There will be two meetings to remember and acknowledge the past and its continuing legacies, to raise awareness of the escalating dangers of future nuclear threats, and to initiate and promote religious, spiritual, and moral responses in the ACRP chapters of the participating countries.Please […]

[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 […]

Report from RfP Myanmar ERPS project for earthquake-affected community

Posted on July 10, 2025July 16, 2025 by acrp-peace

Including an interfaith prayer session and an MHPSS (mental health and psychosocial support) workshop for 30 people (women, religious leaders, and men) at the Anglican Church in Sagaing township, which was held on May 5, 2025, Religions for Peace Myanmar shared their report on Emergency Responses and Psychosocial Support (ERPS) through Multi Religious collaboration Project.For detailed report, click Narrative Report for Emergency Response project.Many people in the affected areas still need assistance with rebuilding.We deeply appreciate your continued support…

Media Coverage of the 3rd Tokyo Peace Roundtable

Posted on July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 by acrp-peace

We will update this page as soon as we receive further information.Monday, June 30, 2025●Friedensgipfel von Religionsführern in TokioTuesday, July 1, 2025●Int’l group seeks dialogue with religious leaders in conflict areas – The Mainichi●Kyodo News Digest: July 1, 2025●Japan: Friedensgipfel von Religionsführern in Tokio – religion.ORF.atThursday, July 3, 2025●Tokio: Religionsvertreter kommen für Frieden zusammen – Islamische Zeitung●Dalle religioni il “no” alla guerra: il dialogo, unica via per superare i conflittiFriday, July 4, 2025●Religions meet in Tokyo to reject war and promote dialogue – Vatican News●Global Faith Leaders Unite in Tokyo to Denounce War and Champion Peaceful Dialogue●Various religions meet in Tokyo to reject war and promote dialogue – Diocese of […]

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 […]

Religious Leaders Unite in Tokyo for Peace in Ukraine and Russia

Posted on July 1, 2025 by acrp-peace

The Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable, a landmark initiative to build a global framework for reconciliation and peace, kicks off on July 1 in Tokyo. Co-organized by Religions for Peace International, Religions for Peace Japan, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, the gathering brings together 50 religious leaders from 11 countries and five major religious traditions—Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam.The press conference of presentation of the roundtable, on Monday morning, stated that this year’s event is especially significant, as it welcomes religious leaders from conflict-affected regions including Russia, Ukraine, and Myanmar. Despite the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East that prevent their participation, religious representatives from Israel and Palestine contributed video messages, reaffirming […]

[Webinar Registration Available] Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable

Posted on June 26, 2025 by acrp-peace

In 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.The Third Tokyo Peace Roundtable will address key peacebuilding strategies, aiming to:*Deepen trust and mutual understanding among religious leaders to support reconciliation efforts and identify challenges in meeting them.*Facilitate meaningful interfaith dialogue, rooted in the core principles of each tradition, to advance shared […]

[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, […]