Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhists from Thailand and reiterates Pope St. Paul VI’s feelings of profound regard for the spiritual, moral and socio-cultural treasures of the Buddhist tradition.
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Victoria: Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Act (2021)
From 14 June 2022, (in Victoria) religious organisations and schools will no longer be able to sack or refuse to hire people based on protected attributes such as sexuality, gender identity or marital status. Religious organisations and schools will only be able to make employment decisions based on an employee’s religious beliefs where these are inherent to the job such as a religious studies teacher, and the discrimination is reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances.
10th anniversary of the NSW chapter of Religions for Peace
The NSW Branch of Religions for Peace Australia celebrates 10 years – a decade of holding its events and proceedings in the State Parliament. Talks are given by Hon. Walt Secord, Shadow Minister, and Peter Wertheim, co-Chief Executive Officer, Executive Council of Australian Jewry
Myths and Truths about Asylum Seekers
Refugee Week 2022 is from Sunday 19 June – Saturday 25 June, 2022. The theme for Refugee Week is Healing. In this article, we address the many assumptions about Asylum Seekers and the rights of Asylum Seekers.
World Council of Churches: Statement on the War in Ukraine
In a public statement, the World Council of Churches governing body declared that “war, with the killing and all the other miserable consequences it entails, is incompatible with God’s very nature and will for humanity and against our fundamental Christian and ecumenical principles.” The statement further “rejects any misuse of religious language and authority to justify armed aggression.”
UN and Religions for Peace to Harness the Role of Religious Leaders in Addressing Sexual Violence
New York/Geneva, 17 June 2022: On the occasion of the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Under-Secretary-General Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC), and Professor Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace International, signed a Framework of Cooperation Agreement (The Framework).
NSW to create religious advisory council as part of $28m multicultural funding boost
A religious advisory council will be established as part of funding set aside for multicultural communities in the upcoming NSW state budget.
Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said the initiative is not about conducting an “audit” of faith-based institutions, but “ensuring our religious communities feel safe”.
“This will ensure that our faith-based institutions will have a voice around the table,” he said while making the funding announcement in Sydney on Friday.
Preventing and Responding to Family Violence: A Faith Leader’s Toolkit
On behalf of the Women’s Information and Referral Exchange, the Hon Gabrielle Williams MP (Minister for Women and Prevention of Family Violence) will launch Preventing and Responding to Family Violence: A Faith Leader’s Toolkit online, on Tuesday 21 June 2022, from 3-4pm.
NSW: International Day of Yoga Celebrations 2022
International Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide on 21 June of each year. Yoga is an ancient tradition which has many applications. Individuals practice yoga all over the world, and gain benefit the asana poses and excercises bestow. The United Nations proclaimed International Day of Yoga in 2014. This year Art of Living Sydney in collaboration with Consulate General of India celebrates the 8th International Day of Yoga on 25th June, 2022
Interfaith Prayer for World Peace
Out of shared concern for the trauma and sorrow wrought by war, Religions for Peace and the International Christian Union of Business Executives (UNIAPAC) have come together to promote multi-religious collaboration in service of humanity. A multi-religious collaboration for World Peace will be held by way of Interfaith Prayer for World Peace on Tuesday, 21 June at 10 am EDT. All are invited to attend.
William Cooper’s dreams of Indigenous representation in Parliament inch closer
The man leading the charge on enshrining a First Nations voice in the constitution says he’s often inspired by the work of Indigenous rights pioneer William Cooper says the Special envoy for the implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Senator Patrick Dodson.
International Essay Contest for Young People
The Goi Peace Foundation, Under the auspices of The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan conduct an essay competition for young people up to the age of 25. This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world. Submissions close June 15th.
