“Prevent and Overcome the Effects of Climate Change in Bali. Challenges in Religious Life in Community”

Posted on November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is pleased to introduce the outstanding project on Climate Change, implmented by Religions for Peace Indonesia.Religions for Peace Indonesia has been carrying out activities on the issue of Climate Change, one of the Flagship Projects of Religions for Peace Asia/ACRP.This issue was the choice of RfP Indonesia activities for the first 2 (two) years (April 2022-April 2024) by choosing Bali as the location to be the focus of attention. Why? Because Bali as a tourism area that is already worldwide known, is currently experiencing many changes that tend to damage both the natural environment and everyday life. This situation has had a negative effect on farming […]

FPCC Regional Advisory Group Action Planning Workshop

Posted on August 19, 2023August 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace South Asia participated in the FPCC Regional Advisory Group Action Planning WorkshopColombo, Sri Lanka. Religions for Peace Asia participated in the FPCC Regional Advisory Group (RAG) 3-day workshop on Faith Actors for Child Rights and Well-being: Enhancing Collaboration and Positive Change for Adolescent Girls in South Asia from 13-15 August 2023. The Faith for Positive Change for Children is a tripartite collaboration of Religions for Peace, Unicef, and Joint Learning Initiative.The FPCC is the fruit of the more than 3 decades of partnership between Unicef and Religions for Peace’ commitment from over 90 affiliate countries including women and youth interfaith to work and advance the well-being of […]

APIYN Leaders Peace Experience in Hiroshima

Posted on August 4, 2023 by acrp-peace

Click the photo to watch the video!Dr. Renz Argao Mr. John Medina Mr. Shameer Rishad Mr. Yusuke Saito

9th General Assembly Information

Posted on July 1, 2023 by acrp-peace

1．IntroductionWith its 21 member nations comprising more than half of humanity, the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP), now generally known as Religions for Peace Asia, will hold its Ninth Asian Assembly in Tokyo in 19th-22nd October 2021 in online mode. It will be preceded by the Youth Pre-Assembly and the Women’s Pre-Assembly. Because of the unprecedented and ongoing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Assembly has been delayed by a year and this year will have to be conducted virtually or online because of the uncertainties regarding travel, quarantines and vaccination roll-outs.The General Assembly may be preceded by the delayed and simplified 2020/21 Olympic Games, and […]

Asia & the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network released Hiroshima Statement

Posted on May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by acrp-peace

Asia & the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network (APIYN) delegates visited Hiroshima, Japan, from May 9 to 11 and participated in the G7 Hiroshima Summit Prayer and Symposium by Religious Leaders organized by Religions for Peace Japan on May 10.All speakers and participants discussed conflict resolution and nuclear abolition not only in Japan but also with young Asian religious leaders who are the leaders of the future. Before the symposium, APIYN members visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Witnessing the tragedy of the atomic bombing, they were motivated to think about what they, the youth, could do for the future and what they must do now. They also experienced the importance of learning about […]

Please register!!! Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network Seminar on Peacebuilding and Reconciliation

Posted on March 8, 2023March 10, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is please to announce that the Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network will hold the seminar on Peacebuilding and Reconciliation on March 9th, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM Japan Standard Time (Check your regional time)Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network has had three main projects since 2022: Anti-Human Trafficking, Climate Change, and Peacebuilding and Reconciliation. Previously, we have conducted projects on Anti-Human Trafficking and Climate Change. As the last project of this fiscal year, we will hold a seminar on Peacebuilding and Reconciliation under the theme “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Asia.”More than two decades after the adoption of UN Security […]

International Women’s Day

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

March 8th is the day of celebrating women! Let’s celebrate together women’s empowerment!Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network will hold the online seminar, tilte “Enhancing Women’s Participation in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Asia” on March 9th!Please join us and learn women’s role for peacebuilding and reconciliation!For More Information>>Religions for Peace International celebrates Women’s History Month, not just in March, but every day. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of an article highlighting the women leading Religions for Peace across the globe, on the occasion of the International Day of Women.

We Look Forward to Your Participation!!!

Posted on February 22, 2023March 2, 2023 by acrp-peace

Flyer: Clikc hereRegistration link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdeutpzkuE9E9Ol3hdcXi_P61Yz5ODxfTProf. Arifah RahmawatiIndonesian Representative in ASEAN Women Peace Registry (AWPR)Prof. Kathy R. MatsuiA member of Task Force for Reconciliation and Education of Religions for Peace Japan; Professor of Seisen UniversityMs. Ruangkhao ChanchaiASEAN Governance and WPS Lead, UN Women Indonesia Country OfficeDr. Suphatmet YunyasitCo-Chair of the Asia Pacific Womenof Faith Network, Lecturer, Instiute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, ThailandDr. Pablito Baybado, JrAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary-General of Religions for Peace PhilippinesMs. Huma IkramullahAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary-General of Religions for Peace PakistanDr. Sue EnnisAssociate Secretary-General of Religions for Peace;Secretary of Religions for Peace AustraliaDr. Rashida KhanamChair of Women’s Committee of Religions for Peace BangladeshDr. […]

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.