Religions for Peace is committed to leading effective multi-religious responses to the world’s pressing issues. We believe ambitious goals and complex problems can best be tackled when different faith communities work together.
Mission, Vision, Principles
Religions for Peace Statement on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Religions for Peace believes that peace and safety are fundamental human rights entitled to all, Israeli and Palestinian alike—no person should have to live in fear or flee for their safety.
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Forgiveness at the Roots of Faiths – How Understanding the Science of Forgiveness Can Better Heal and Restore Communities of Faith
Forgiveness knows no borders. Religions for Peace is thrilled to announce a new project, sponsored by the Templeton World Charity Foundation, Inc., in Liberia and Zimbabwe, “Forgiveness at the Roots of Faiths – How Understanding the Science of Forgiveness Can Better Heal and Restore Communities of Faith.” This project aims to bring the practice of forgiveness to communities scarred by communal violence and conflict.
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Inspiring Faith, Hope, and Transformative Action to Accelerate Progress Towards the SDGs
This High-Level meeting jointly organised by the Trilateral Partnership and regional faith-based networks for the SDGs, with Religions for Peace and partners, aimed to leverage the expertise, experiences, and collective strength of regional networks to inspire faith and hope, promote moral and spiritual imperatives, and provide high-level political advocacy for transformative action.
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Guardians of the Rainforest: A Film Screening
Religions for Peace hosted in-person film screening of Guardians of the Rainforest, produced by award-winning filmmakers Ms. Lia Beltrami and Ms. Marianna Beltrami, with the support of Religions for Peace, a lead implementing partner of the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI), a United Nations-led global programme.
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Engaging Youth in the Abolition of All Forms of Racism from a Faith Perspective to Achieve a Sustainable Future for All
On 21 September 2023, Religions for Peace, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) co-organised a side event on the margins of the 78th United Nations General Assembly. This event featured discussions to foster interfaith dialogue, promote mutual understanding, and empower the youth to combat racism in all its forms.
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The Manresa 2022 Pact Hub Page
In November 2022, Religions for Peace and the City Council of Manresa, Spain organised the intergenerational and multi-religious forum “At a Crossroads: An Intergenerational and Multireligious Response to the Social and Environmental Crisis.” The outcome of the conference was the “Manresa 2022 Pact: Multireligious and Multisectoral Global Pact for the Development Of Resilient, Sustainable, Safe, and Inclusive Cities.”
As part of our commitment to the Pact, Religions for Peace is excited to launch the Manresa 2022 Pact Hub Page! This hub features the Manresa 2022 Pact, the future of the Pact, and future projects and initiatives featuring the Pact.
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Our 2022 Annual Report
As we celebrate Holy Days across faiths and across continents, we commemorate the vital work that the global movement advanced and mobilised in 2022. We are honoured to present the Religions for Peace 2022 Annual Report.
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Mindful Peace Blog
Religions for Peace is pleased to announce the launch of our new blogspace, “Mindful Peace” – a platform dedicated to promoting interfaith understanding, reflection and cooperation for peace. This blog aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for people of all faith and Indigenous traditions to come together and share perspectives on issues related to Religions for Peace’s Six Strategic Goals. From exploring the role of religion in promoting peace, to highlighting successful interfaith initiatives and events, “Mindful Peace” hopes to offer a wealth of resources and information to help individuals and communities work toward a more peaceful world. With a focus on respect, dialogue, learning, and collaboration, this blog is an important tool for promoting mutual understanding and building bridges across different cultures, traditions and religions.
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Religions for Peace Announces Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award
Religions for Peace, the world’s most representative multi-faith organisation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Women of Excellence in Multi-Religious Action Award! Women of faith are the backbone of all faith communities and religious institutions but are rarely recognised for their efforts. Religions for Peace understands the importance of recognising and amplifying the work of women of faith and women-led initiatives, as they are often overlooked in the fields of peacebuilding and interfaith cooperation.
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The Camino Ignaciano
On 27 November, religious leaders made history by walking together on the Camino Pilgrimage–the same pilgrimage that St. Ignatius of Loyola made 500 years ago from Montserrat to Manresa. This multireligious spiritual walk was a time to think and reflect on the social and environmental crises we face in the world today, and how religions can work together to solve them.
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"Faithful Peace: Why the Journey to Build Resilience is Multi-Religious"
Religions for Peace and the Standing Commission on Interreligious Education are proud to launch our latest publication, Faithful Peace: Why the Journey to Build Resilience is Multi-Religious.
With Christian, Hindu, Indigenous, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh theologies, perspectives, and insights, this brilliant and enlightening piece of work explores the importance of multi-religious engagement and why this effort to bring people of all faiths and traditions together, can and does create a more peaceful world.
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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.