Statement of The Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network

Posted on February 14, 2023 by acrp-peace

(Photo by Dr. Renz C Argao)About 60 delegates of the Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network members gathered in Manila, Philippines on 5-8 February 2023 for the 2022 Asia Interfaith Youth Peace Camp with the theme “Asia Youth as Peacebuilders”, which was the first face-to-face camp since the epidemic of COVID-19.It was a great opportunity for delegates to reunite after a long time and to talk passionately about peace for three days.The ACRP will continue to support their activities.SPECIAL THANKS TOThe Seoul Peace Education Center / The Asian Conference of Religions for Peace / The partnership of the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School / Religions for Peace Philippines […]

Highlight Video of the Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network Seminar on Climate Change

Posted on February 7, 2023 by acrp-peace

On November 29, 2022, APWoFN hosted its second project for the year 2022, a climate change seminar under the theme “Inspired by Our Faiths and Spiritualities to Move Forward with Climate Action.”Approximately 40 participants from the Asia-Pacific region joined the seminar for a lively discussion on climate change initiatives from both religious and professional perspectives.In this seminar, we first had a report on the situation in Pakistan, which suffered flood damage in August. We learned how important the role of religious leaders is from Religions for Peace Pakistan, who are working as volunteers in the affected area.We also had a keynote address on COP27 by Rev. James Bhagwan, Secretary General of the […]

Highlight Video of the Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network Seminar on Anti-Human Trafficking

Posted on February 7, 2023 by acrp-peace

On September 29, 2022, APWoFN hosted its first project for the year 2022, an anti-trafficking seminar under the theme “Tackling Human-Trafficking in Asia: Challenges and Best Practices.”Approximately 40 participants gathered for a heated discussion on the issue of human trafficking in the Asia-Pacific region.APWoFN is currently preparing an E-Book of the seminar. It will be posted on the ACRP website for your perusal later.Please take a look at the video highlights of the seminar first.URL: https://rfpasia.org/publication-resource/video/anti-human-trafficking/Here is the full speech of Rev. Elga Sarapung, Chair of APWoFN.“Good morning, good afternoon and good evening to all of you who are already present on this zoom screen, together with us, the Asia […]

Statement on the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Posted on February 7, 2023February 20, 2023 by acrp-peace

On Monday, February 6th morning, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria. Just hours later, a second earthquake with 7.5 magnitude hit again. Over 2,000 people have been killed and many more injured. Religions for Peace offers its sympathy, solidarity, and prayers to the victims and survivors of this tragedy.(https://www.rfp.org/)

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.

Report on APWoFN Climate Change Seminar

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by acrp-peace

The Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN) held its first of three climate change webinars on Tuesday 29th November.We formed a working group for proceeding the seminar and its members were Religions for Peace Australia, CCRP and Religions for Peace Japan. They are all experts who are working nationally and internationally to solve climate change issues.Approximately 40 participants from the Asia-Pacific region joined the seminar for a lively discussion on climate change initiatives from both religious and professional perspectives.Leadring Author by Mrs. Philippa Rowlan (Chair of Religions for Peace Australia)Co-Authors by Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network Officers and Climate Change Working Project Team

A Document Video on Children Issues for Youth Campaign by Religions for Peace Bangladesh

Posted on January 10, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Bangladesh Interfaith Youth Network presents a short documentary of the children from the slums in Mirpur and streets in Gulistan, Dhaka. The metropolitan city of Dhaka is filled with quality schools, rich education and education for the riches. But we also need to know about the people, the children who are not privileged and have fallen out of the system. Let us be aware and make others aware of the darkness beneath the bright lights of Dhaka city. Let us bring light to their life. Youth Online Campaign on Preventing Violence against Children and Child Abuse Presented by- Religions for Peace BangladeshClick an image to watch their […]

Condolence Message to Rev. Norio Sakai

Posted on December 26, 2022 by acrp-peace

On behalf of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (Religions for Peace Asia), we would like to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of Rev. Norio Sakai, Founder of Japanese Trustees’ Group, International Trustee of Religions for Peace and the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rissho Kosei-Kai. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rissho Kosei-Kai from 1996 to 2001. He encouraged the growth and active involvement of the World Conference of Religions for Peace in peacemaking activities through his strong support and active involvement. As a leader in national and international Federations of religious organizations, including Religions for Peace, Rev. Norio Sakai was […]