On Friday 11 April, at Victorian State Parliament, there was a forum, Peace Building through Contemplation, Compassion and Common Humanity. Bishop Philip Huggins offered a reflection at this event, recalling his journey to Holy Orders, Peace making and how we make this world holy … through personal sacrifice, through being with people in their last moments, through celebrating with others their peace-filled life in Australia. Like the Holy Week Story, Bishop Huggins weaves a narrative to the peace that comes through a transcendent faith.
Religions for Peace and Fetzer Institute Partner on a Sacred Shared Flourishing
We are at a critical juncture in human history.
In partnership with Religions for Peace, the Fetzer Institute launches Sacred Shared Flourishing — a global initiative to center our shared sacred worldview in response to today’s interconnected crises.
80th anniversary of the execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
On the 80th anniversary of the execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for his opposition to Hitler, the moderator of World Council of Churches has paid tribute to the deep faith of the German theologian, saying his life and witness continue to inspire the ecumenical movement.
Statement on the Occasion of World Health Day
For centuries, religious and faith communities have been essential partners in delivering critical healthcare services, particularly in marginalised and underserved communities where formal health systems struggle to reach. Their deep-rooted trust, cultural insight, and local presence make faith actors indispensable allies in advancing maternal and newborn health. At Religions for Peace, we believe in the transformative power of faith when aligned with evidence-based health, policy, and people-centred approaches. We remain committed to strengthening partnerships that bridge faith, science, and service in pursuit of holistic, inclusive, and sustainable health outcomes.
First Nations: What does Easter means to an Indigenous Australian?
Pastor Ray Minniecon, pastor of the Scarred Tree Indigenous Ministries with St. John’s Anglican Church, Glebe, NSW, was interviewed by SBS/NITV in 2015. As Easter approaches this year, we share with you his thoughts on this question. In the 2015 interview, Pastor Ray Minniecon says “Easter should be a time for First Nations people to consider the concept of renewal…”
UN rolls out key initiative to combat antisemitism
Amid rising concerns over antisemitism worldwide, the UN on Friday announced the roll out of a major action plan to combat the scourge – aimed at enhancing monitoring and response across the whole UN system. The action plan, spearheaded by the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, was launched in January this year amid deepening political and social tensions and a resurgence of “insidious centuries-old myths”, said a joint statement from the top UN officials leading the effort.
South Australia: Interfaith Matters, April 2025
The Interfaith Matters Forum for April 2025 will be held on Tuesday, 29th April, starting at 6.00pm and going until 8.30pm’ish at the Pilgrim Uniting Church Hall, 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide. Our overarching theme for 2025 is: Going deeper – Manguri Miinaku: the seemingly eternal quest of the spirit to be, to connect – with self, and others – and to delve deeper.
What Is Modern Slavery: A Comprehensive Research
Modern slavery is a broad term that encompasses various forms of exploitation and forced labor, in which individuals are deprived of their freedom and coerced into working or marrying against their will. Although today’s victims are not openly enslaved as they were in centuries past, millions of people still face a more subtle form of slavery — and, for the most part, their suffering goes unnoticed.
Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapons Systems
On 5 March, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute held a side event at the first 2025 session of the Group of Governmental Experts related to emerging technologies in the area of lethal autonomous weapon systems. This session—organized by the 2024 Meeting of the High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW)—took place in Geneva on 3–7 March. In this post, links are given to Bias in Military Artificial Intelligence, and Advancing Governance at the Nexus of Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Weapons.
The Impact of AI: Understanding AI for a More Informed and Peaceful Society
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of our lives – from personal interactions and workplaces to governance and global security. However, with its rapid expansion comes challenges, including misinformation, manipulation, and ethical dilemmas. Such challenges are prevalent to faith and belief communities when the old and young generations encounter life experiences in very diverse contexts.
Religions for Peace UK is creating this AI Webinar Series to bridge the knowledge gap, empowering individuals with critical thinking skills to navigate an AI-driven world responsibly. Religions for Peace UK is offering a Five-seminar-series, The Impact of AI Series. These are online webinars.
Wayfinders: Ordinary People Changing the World
Feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty in our world? Through inspiring stories, music, and meditation, this free event offers hope, clarity, and a path to personal and collective transformation. Wayfinders is an event presented by the Brahma Kumaris in the Concert Hall, at the Sydney Opera House, on Sunday 13 April 2025, at 2:00pm.
Melbourne: Awakening Sacred Intelligence
Join us on April 10th for a transformative experience exploring meditation as the key to unlocking your sacred intelligence & innate wisdom. Presented by the Brahma Kumaris, this event will aid you to explore meditation as a means to awakening sacred intelligence within. This event is happening at the Clarendon Auditorium, on Thursday April 10th, 2025 at 6:30pm.