[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, […]

World Environment Day 2025

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

Tackling Plastic Pollution, Securing Our Future!This World Environment Day, June 5th, let’s focus on a critical theme: “Tackling Plastic Pollution.” This year’s campaign encourages individuals, organizations, industries, and governments to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change against plastic pollution.This theme ties directly into one of Religions for Peace‘s 6 strategic goals: NURTURE A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. We believe that all forms of life and communities are intimately connected. That’s why we’re so committed to building a sustainable future. By addressing plastic pollution, we are directly contributing to a healthier planet for all, protecting our ecosystems, and fostering vibrant communities.Every action, big or small, contributes to a cleaner environment and reduced […]

Honouring Pope Francis on World Environment Day

Posted on May 30, 2025 by acrp-peace

United Religions Initiative / Religions for Peace Australia invite you to celebrate the life of Pope Francis and honor his legacy on integral ecology, peace and interfaith harmony. They are delighted that interfaith communities will come together to honor Pope Francis on World Environment Day!World Environment Day Thursday 5th June 2025・3.30pm New Delhi・5pm Bangkok・7pm Japan・8pm AEST in AustraliaInvitation and Program(PDF)Brief Speaker Bios_Honouring Pope Francis (PDF)Join from the link: https://uri-org.zoom.us/j/87993813629?pwd=KQ8vbXDOPXpiqZh1Lt5QTUS7panaJy.1

VIDEO: AI Ethics and Religion

Posted on May 19, 2025May 20, 2025 by acrp-peace

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 […]

Youth Campaign for Environment

Posted on May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 by acrp-peace

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 […]

Condolences on the passing away of Prof. Kirti Bunchua

Posted on May 7, 2025 by acrp-peace

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 […]

Photo Gallery Update

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by acrp-peace

Photos of Executive Council Meeting which was held in Singapore from April 29-30 are now available!GALLERY – Religions for Peace Asia・・・

Message from Moderator of Religions for Peace Asia

Posted on April 25, 2025 by acrp-peace

ASIAN CONFERENCE of RELIGIONS for PEACEPOPE FRANCIS (1936 – 2025)The 22 member nations of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace mourn the death of Pope Francis, leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and one of the world’s most important spiritual leaders. He died after a stroke on Easter Monday and after he had blessed the crowds on Easter Sunday calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and passed through the throngs of people in his popemobile. He had been sick for some time and his death was not entirely unexpected. His last major international trip in September 2024 was to South-East Asia, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste […]

Reports from National Chapters 2024-2025

Posted on April 24, 2025May 8, 2025 by acrp-peace

Australia RfP Australia Report_ACRP2025_Singapore ACRP Oceania Secretary Report Ex meeting 25 BangladeshRfP Bangladesh_Flagship Project Report China CCRP_annual report-250418 India RfP India_ANNUAL_REPORT IndonesiaRfP Indonesia-EC Meeting 2025Japan RfP Japan_Chapter Report 2024 Korea KCRP_2024 Chapter Report KyrgyzstanKadyr MalikovMalaysia RfP Malaysia_2024 Report (Malaysia Dr. Poey) Myanmar RfP RfP Myanmar report Nepal RfP Nepal_National Chapter Report – 2024-2025 for EC 2025 Pakistan RfP Pakistan RfP Pakistan (slide)PhilippinesRfP Philippines Report 2025Asia Pacific Women of Faith NetworkActivity Report of APWoFN 2024-2025Asia & Pacific Interfaith Youh NetworkAPIYN Report 2025 EC Meeting. .

≪Date Postponed≫ APWoFN’s Peace-Building Workshop

Posted on April 23, 2025May 7, 2025 by acrp-peace

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