End the Silence: Interfaith Prayers for Violence Prevention within the home and the community

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United Religions Initiative and Religions for Peace Australia collaborated with Interfaith practitioners in Australia and New Zealand on Sunday 24 November 2024 to present a Trans-Tasman Interfaith Event. A video of this event is now available.

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Tasmania: July 2023

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Greetings of peace!
This week, in Australia, we have been celebrating NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginals and Islanders Day Observance Committee. The National Executive of Religions for Peace Australia has decided on the advice of Senator Pat Dodson to support the Yes vote in the Referendum on the First Nations’ Voice to Parliament.

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Victoria Against Violence

Family violence is a national emergency in this state and across Australia. There is an urgent need for change. All forms of violence are unacceptable, yet family violence is pervasive. It shatters lives, families and communities. Now in its fourth year, Victoria Against Violence – which coincides with the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign – calls on our community to commit to actions that change the culture that drives family violence.

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