“Multi-Religious Collaboration: The Tipping Point for Engendered Climate Change Policies” taking place as a hybrid event Tuesday, 15 March 2022 at 10:00 am EST. During a dynamic 90-minute moderated conversation Religions for Peace will highlight the nexus between faith, women and the environment and showcase experiences, expertise and examples of women leadership and their unique contribution in the space of protecting and nurturing the environment.
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Statement of the Religions for Peace World Council on International Women’s Day
For the first time in the history of Religions for Peace, the World Council, the governing body of Religions for Peace, composed of senior most faith leaders representing faith communities around the world, has issued a statement on International Women’s Day. The World Council acknowledges that women are impacted most severely by today’s multiple and simultaneous challenges of war, environmental degradation, violence, and poverty, committing to work together to support women’s voices, leadership and needs globally.
International Women’s Day 2022: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”
The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 (IWD 2022) is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.
International Women’s Day: Liberating religion from Australia to West Papua
To mark International Women’s Day, the ABC’s Soul Search hears from two remarkable women – worlds apart – on their experiences of liberating religion and women from within their religious and cultural contexts.
Peace in Ukraine Rally – Melbourne Saturday 12 March, 12 pm
A coalition of peace groups and progressive organisations is organising a public rally for Peace in Ukraine in Melbourne on Saturday 12 March, 12 pm
Appeal to the Patriarch of Moscow to help end the violence in Ukraine
The European Council of Religious Leaders has presented a letter to the Patriarch of Moscow (Patriarch Kirill) to urge for the end of violence. To date, the Patriarch has not condemned the invasion.
Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has today announced Their Majesties King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan as honorees of the 2022 award, alongside Haitian humanitarian organization FOKAL.
Inspired by the co-signing of the Document on Human Fraternity by His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Grand Imam of Al-Azhar in Abu Dhabi in 2019, the award recognises the honorees for their contributions to building a more peaceful, harmonious and compassionate world based on the values of human fraternity.
This year’s award was decided by an independent judging committee, composed of former heads of state, a Nobel peace laureate, and experts in interfaith and intercultural dialogue drawn from around the world.
The Ukraine Crisis: Looking back, looking ahead
Pax Christi Victoria – A Christian movement working for peace and justice – invites you to a special event:The Ukraine Crisis: Looking back, looking ahead online on Thursday 10 March 2022 at 7:30pm AEDT.
International Women’s Day 2022
Brahma Kumaris Australia is hosting a panel of remarkable women about the fascinating and very different ways in which they are active for sustainability. We will hear about their work, its challenges and victories and the spiritual inspiration that motivates them. You are invited to join online, on Tuesday, 8 March from 7 – 8PM AEDT.
Japan: Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Religions for Peace Japan – which pursues an action policy of absolute non-war in soverign nations, gives account of the situation in Ukraine, and appeals for the cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution.
Global Prayers for Ukraine: a multi-faith service for peace and freedom in a hurting world
The Parliament of the World’s Religions and The Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN, in partnership with communities of faith, invite people and communities of faith, spirituality, and conscience to join the “Global Prayers for Ukraine: a multi-faith service for peace and freedom in a hurting world”.
Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state and Pope Francis’ top lieutenant, said in an interview to Italian papers on Monday (Feb. 28) that the Holy See is willing to mediate between the two warring parties in the conflict in Ukraine.