The G20 Interfaith Forum Association was launched in 2014, during Australia’s presidency of the G20. It has progressed from a largely academic gathering timed to coincide with the G20 Summit to a sustained alliance of diverse religious leaders, practitioners from humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development organizations; and scholars. Here, the address of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is given.
G20 Interfaith Forum
Marking The International Day Commemorating The Victims Of Acts Of Violence Based On Religion Or Belief
On August 22, the UN marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, a day designated by the UN for states to step up their efforts to combat intolerance, discrimination and violence against persons based on religion or belief. Establishing the day was a direct response to the ever-growing issue of violence based on religion or belief, including in their most severe manifestations of international crimes, as crimes against humanity, war crimes and even genocide.
2019-2020 Annual Report
Emeritus Professor Desmond Cahill, Chair, Religions for Peace Australia, delivered the Annual Report for Religions for Peace Australia at the Annual General Meeting (online) on 15 June 2020. The report is given below.
G20 Interfaith Forum
The final day of the forum sought to transform discussion into focused results and recommendations. Following a morning dialogue session, the two plenary sessions, “Ideas to Action” and “Towards 2020,” featured distinguished speakers who proposed recommendations for the G20 Summit, as well as ideas for the 2020 forum.
Queensland: Griffith Interfaith Centre plays key role in G20 Interfaith Forum
Griffith University’s Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue was among the key collaborators at the 2018 G20 Interfaith Forum, which closed in Buenos Aires on Friday (Sept 28). Centre Director Dr Brian Adams (pictured) was in the Argentinean capital for the fifth annual staging of the forum. “It is an honour to have spoken for the Forum organisers,” Dr Adams said.
Pope sends Message to G20 Interfaith Forum
Pope Francis sends a message to the 2018 G20 Interfaith Forum which takes place from the 26-28 September in Buenos Aires, Argentina The theme of the event is “Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development: Religious Contributions for a Dignified Future.”
