Religions for Peace
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| Type | Non-governmental organization (NGO) |
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| Headquarters | 777 United Nations Plaza, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017 |
| Membership | Over 97 countries |
| Website | www.rfp.org |
Religions for Peace is an international coalition of representatives from the world's religions dedicated to promoting world peace. It was founded in 1970.
The International Secretariat's headquarters is in New York City, with regional conferences in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Religions for Peace enjoys consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), with UNESCO and with UNICEF. From August 2019 until June 2023, Azza Karam was the Secretary General, proceeding William F. Vendley.[1] In February 2024, Dr. Francis Kuria Kagema was appointed by the World Council as Secretary General.
| 1970 | Kyoto, Japan |
| 1974 | Leuven, Belgium |
| 1979 | Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| 1984 | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 1989 | Melbourne, Australia |
| 1994 | Riva del Garda, Italy |
| 1999 | Amman, Jordan |
| 2006 | Kyoto, Japan[2] |
| 2013 | Vienna, Austria |
| 2019 | Lindau, Germany[3] |
The 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize was awarded to President Macky Sall of Senegal and Bishop Munib Younan of Religions for Peace.[4]
In 2020 Religions For Peace was nominated for the "Freedom of Worship" Four Freedoms Award.[5][non-primary source needed]
Religions for Peace – Strategic Priorities and Initiatives
[edit]Religions for Peace is a global interfaith organization that advances collaborative action among the world’s religious communities to address common challenges and promote peace, justice, and sustainable development. A central mechanism through which Religions for Peace carries out its mission is the network of Interreligious Councils (IRCs), which operate in six global regions and nearly 100 countries. These councils are composed of representatives from diverse religious traditions who mobilize their communities to work together for the common good.
Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies
[edit]- Faith on the Frontlines of Public Health
- Standing with Refugees
- Open Dialogue for Peace and Progress in Myanmar
- Faiths for the Well-being and Rights of Children
- Disarmament
Gender Equality
[edit]- Women of Faith: The Hidden Leaders Our World Needs
- Restoring Dignity
- Faith-Inspired Women in the Middle East Launch a Multi-religious Platform for the Common Good
The Environment
[edit]- Interfaith Rainforest Initiative
- Faiths for Earth
- Faith & Science: Equipping Faiths to Take Climate Action
Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion
[edit]- Welcoming the Other
- Protecting Holy Sites
- Upholding Fundamental Freedoms
Interreligious Education
[edit]- Interfaith Educational Materials
- Learning Exchanges to Equip Interreligious Councils (IRCs)
- Messages of Peace
Global Partnerships
[edit]- Joining Forces in the Face of Crisis
- Governmental Partnerships for Global and Local Leadership
- Religious Communities: The Foundation of Our Work
Operations and Global Networks
[edit]Religions for Peace advances its initiatives with the support of Interreligious Councils (IRCs) established in six global regions and nearly 100 countries. The leaders of these IRCs are representatives of religious communities who mobilize people of all faith traditions to collaborate on shared goals.
Global Women of Faith Network
[edit]The Global Women of Faith Network is a collective of diverse women led by the International Women’s Coordinating Committee, which is composed of 11 women from various faith traditions. In 2023, Religions for Peace launched the Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award to recognize the contributions of women of faith and women-led initiatives in peacebuilding and interfaith cooperation.[6]
Multireligious Humanitarian Fund
[edit]The Multireligious Humanitarian Fund supports 20 multi-faith projects across 20 different countries. Originally launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the fund continues to support grassroots humanitarian efforts. Among its supported initiatives are:
- Emergency humanitarian assistance for refugees and internally displaced peoples in Cameroon, led by the Cameroonian Association for Interreligious Dialogue (ACADIR)
- Crisis response for displaced people in Ukraine, implemented by Malteser International – Order of Malta Worldwide Relief[7]
Events
[edit]The 1st Assembly on Women, Faith, and Diplomacy was held from 10–13 November 2020. The event brought together leaders from government, civil society, and multilateral institutions. Plenaries focused on topics such as leadership, gender equality, values-inspired education, and the role of women in diplomacy.[8]
Publications
[edit]Religions for Peace also runs a blog titled Mindful Peace, which features articles and reflections on peacebuilding, interfaith engagement, and social justice.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Peace, Religions for. "International Secretariat". Religions for Peace International. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Eighth World Assembly of Religions for Peace endorses declaration on violence against children".
- ^ 10th World Assembly
- ^ "Senegal President Macky Sall and Former President of the Lutheran World Federation Bishop Munib A. Younan Selected As the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates". allAfrica. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "Religions for Peace International - Laureate Freedom of Worship Award 2020 - Laureates since 1982 - Four Freedoms Awards". www.fourfreedoms.nl. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Religions for Peace Announces Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award – Religions for Peace Asia".
- ^ "Opinion: The enduring value of multireligious action". 7 December 2020.
- ^ "1st Assembly on Women, Faith, and Diplomacy - Parliament of the World's Religions".
- ^ "Mindful Peace".
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