Transformative Power of Women of Faith Highlighted at CSW70

Women leaders from across the Religions for Peace movement spoke about their work, from mobilizing women of faith in Guinea, reflecting on the divinity of creation amidst the epidemic of violence against women in Mexico, and finding inspiration in the many “firsts” women of faith have achieved.

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Navigating the New Nuclear Peril

As we approach the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference this April, the global landscape is fundamentally different—and significantly more dangerous—than it was even a decade ago.

Photo: “Ban nuclear weapons” by International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons , CC BY 2.0
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Quiet and Often Unseen, Religious Leaders Promote Peaceful and Transparent Elections – and Ethical Governance

Dozens of elections are expected to take place in 2026. Around the world, religious leaders are collaborating through Religions for Peace Interreligious Councils – playing significant roles in reducing the potential for election-related violence – and promoting ethical governance.

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Interfaith Prayer for Shared Sacred Flourishing

Our annual “Interfaith Prayer for Shared Sacred Flourishing” provided a space for attendees from over 50 countries to pray, reflect, and meditate together on our hope for peace as we enter 2026.

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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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Six 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.

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