Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network Online Seminar on Anti-Human Trafficking Digital Report

Posted on May 17, 2024April 1, 2025 by acrp-peace

We are pleased to announce that a digital book of Asia Pacific Women of Faith Network (APWoFN)’s seminar in September 2022 on Anti-Human Trafficking is now available on our website!Title: Tackling Human Trafficking in Asia-Challenges and Best Practices-Part 1: https://rfpasia.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-1/#target/page_no=1Part 2: https://rfpasia.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-2/#target/page_no=1Part 3: https://rfpasia.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-3/#target/page_no=1Part 4: https://rfpasia.org/book/tackling-human-trafficking-in-asia-part-4/#target/page_no=1We hope our report will help you to learn serious issue in Asia and how our members tackling Anti-Human Trafficking.

Online Seminar: Anti-Human Trafficking “Then What Needs to be Strengthened and Acted on Collectively?”

Posted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by acrp-peace

We are pleased to announce that Institut DIAN/Interfidei Kabupaten Sleman will hold an online discussion series-3, Anti-Human Trafficking “Then What Needs to be Strengthened and Acted on Collectively?”Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 PM (Jakarta Time)The proliferation of human trafficking related to not only the locus of the crime, both at the national level, between the originating sending region (seller) and the recipient (user), as well as at the international level, between the sending country (seller) and the recipient (user), but also the mode, type, and diversity of the crime. Human trafficking and the operation of their mafia networks are extraordinary, involving various “groups”. Starting from families, members of […]

Sri Lanka President supports ACRP’s Peace Forum

Posted on April 13, 2024 by acrp-peace

Colombo, Sri Lanka. His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President of the Republic of Sri Lanka, has expressed his support to the holding of ACRP annual Executive Committee (EC) Meeting in Sri Lanka, in an unprecedented meeting with Religions for Peace Asia senior religious leaders headed by Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, ACRP Secretary-General, at his official residence in Colombo on April 5, 2024.His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe has also conveyed his great interest to address the High-Level National Peace Forum, which is the culminating program of the ACRP Executive Committee Meeting, aimed at strengthening Religions for Peace in its efforts of promoting harmony and peace in the country and in the region.Facilitated […]

Religions for Peace Pakistans Visit to Trauma Center: Advocating for Compassionate Care and Community Support

Posted on March 25, 2024 by acrp-peace

The recent visit of Vice President of Religions for Peace Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Khan and representatives to the local trauma center marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to promote compassionate care and community support for individuals facing medical emergencies and traumatic experiences. With a deep commitment to serving the needs of the community especially Multi religious and multi cultural the visit underscored the importance of prioritizing healthcare accessibility, trauma response, and mental wellness within the district.Upon arrival at the trauma center, the Vice President of Religions for Peace Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Khan and representatives were warmly welcomed by the medical staff, administrators, and support personnel, who expressed their […]

Religions for Peace Pakistan Celebrates International Women’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is excited to announce that Religions for Peace Pakistan collaborated with Pak US Alumni Association and Rotary Club of Visually Impaired Persons for the the successful event on Women Day 8 March for the “Inspired Women Waves” celebration on International Women’s Day! Cohosted by Ms. Huma Ikramullah, Associate Secretary General Religions for Peace Pakistan, Member of Women of Faith Network , FPCC National Coordinator and Executive Board Member of #PUAN khi, Salman Ilahi, Hira Naz and Qurrat ul Ain Shabbir, in collaboration with BINAE Education Foundation and Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) – Karachi Chapter which promised a memorable experience for all involved specially for all […]

”Inspire Inclusion” Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network Celebrates International Women’s Day!

Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 by acrp-peace

Let us celebrate International Women’s DayWe, Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network, celebrate International Women’s Day again this year.Asia-Pacific Women of Faith Network works to inspire the Inclusion of women across religious and cultural divides.Since the new leadership began after the ACRP Governance Assembly in 2021, we have developed the APWoFN’s activities, focusing on three main themes: anti-human trafficking, climate change, and peace-building and reconciliation.On November 20-22, 2023, we held the first face-to-face meeting of the APWoFN members in Bali, Indonesia, to deepen our bonds and formulate projects for FY2023 and beyond while recognizing one another’s cultures and religious denominations.This was the first time since the ACRP Governance Assembly assembly in […]

New President of the European National Interreligious Bodies

Posted on March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia would like to congratulat Prof. Genti Kuraj as the new president of European National Interreligious Bodies (ENIB).＜Announcement from RfP Europe＞Prof. Kruja is a lecturer of Sociology of Religion, Intercultural and Interfaith Communication and Interreligious Dialogue at Bëder University College.Prof. Kuraj is the current Secretary General of the Inter-Religious Council of Albania.RfP Europe would also like to thank the outgoing President of ENIB, Dr. Luigi De Salvia, for all of his work as president. Dr. De Salvia will stay on as President of RfP Europe and RfP Italy until the end of 2024.

Religions for Peace Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Samdech Preah Maha Sangharajadhipati Tep Vong

Posted on March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace: A Call for Peace in Israel and Gaza

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 by acrp-peace

A Statement from the Religions for Peace Executive Committee28 February 2024, New York, NY: After over 140 days of the Israel-Hamas war, Religions for Peace reaffirms its urgent call for peace in the Middle East—and, throughout the world.Undisputedly, the attacks on Israeli and Palestinian civilians are horrific. The acts of murder, rape, capturing civilians, maltreating hostages, targeting residential areas, and restricting access to essential resources such as medical care, food and water are fundamentally inhumane. As both Israelis and Palestinians each grieve the loss of thousands of innocent lives, especially those of women and children, we are reminded that the prioritisation of political interests over the lives of human beings is wholly unacceptable and that […]

The Second Tokyo Peace Roundtable Statement

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), concluded the second “Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables” which took place from 19-21 February 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. The Second Tokyo Peace Roundtable concluded with the Beyond War and Towards Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables Statement that made commitments “to continue to pray and work multi-religiously towards a culture of peace that advances shared well-being, grounded in respect for the sanctity of life and human dignity.” We, religious leaders, representatives of diverse faiths, bodies, and religious institutions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) from Colombia, Haiti, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mali, Myanmar, Palestine, Peru, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United States, […]