Religions for Peace is the world’s largest and most representative multi-religious organization, advancing common action among the world’s religious communities for peace. We believe ambitious goals and complex problems can best be tackled when different faith communities work together.
Mission, Vision, Principles
Sarajevo’s Call for Peace: Leaders, Faith Actors, Youth, Women, and Civil Society Unite for a Renewed Global Movement to End Wars
The second chapter of “A Call for Peace, the End of Wars and Respect for International Law” took place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 16–18 October 2025, convening leaders from diverse sectors to support collaborative peacebuilding.
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Kazakhstan’s Congress of World and Traditional Religions: Two Decades of Interfaith Diplomacy
The 8th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions took place in Astana, from September 17-18, 2025, bringing together over 100 delegations from around 60 countries to discuss interfaith dialogue as a cornerstone for global peace and understanding.
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From Division to Dialogue:
a Call for Peace in Cambodia and Thailand
In the face of escalating tensions between the two countries, Religions for Peace calls for compassion and nonviolence, urging all parties to honor their shared heritage and commit to a permanent ceasefire.
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Restore the Sacred in a Time of Global Crisis
Over 60 religious leaders and members of the World Council of Religions for Peace met in Istanbul to forge a new framework, the Shared Sacred Flourishing, to enhance human dignity and planetary well-being.
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A Collective Call for Peace and Ceasefire from Tokyo
Religious leaders gathered in Japan, in the first week of July, issued a powerful call for universal disarmament; protection of humanitarian aid channels; respect for international law; protecting places of worship; sustained multi-religious and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Here the final statement.
Read MoreWomen are the peacebuilders our world needs. Religions for Peace empowers and equips women and girls to take on pivotal roles in peacebuilding, fostering development, and advancing universal human rights.
Donate to Religions for PeaceSix Key Priorities
Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies
Our faith traditions inspire us to be changemakers where conflict, mass displacement, poverty, violent extremism and inequality call for common action.
Gender Equality
Equality for women and girls is a foundation for securing a more peaceful and inclusive world for all people.
The Environment
Recognising the intimate connection between all forms of life and communities, we are committed to nurturing a sustainable environment.
Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. We bring faith communities together to champion this right for all.
Interreligious Education
Understanding diverse traditions is vital to increasing trust, respect, and cooperation among all people and faiths.
Global Partnerships
Strong partnerships with governments, civil society, and faith-based organisations ensures that our work is effective and leaves no one behind.