PaRD’s Growth Journey: Overview of New Members in 2025
As the International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) continues to grow, explore the latest additions to its partnership since 2023.
PaRD hosts side events at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women: Advancing women’s voices and interreligious dialogue from the grassroots to the global
In a powerful display of collaboration, PaRD’s Gender Equality and Empowerment Workstream joined forces with the Gender Working Group of the Multi-Faith Advisory Council to the UN Inter-Agency Taskforce on Religion and Sustainable Development (MFAC to the UN IATF on Religion) and various key partners to host two impactful events at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). These events brought together religious, civil society, and governmental actors, underlining the crucial role of interfaith dialogue in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. The discussions and outcomes from the events will help shape future partnerships and actions toward achieving the UN’s SDG 5 – the empowerment of all women and girls.
On 10 and 11 March 2025, the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) hosted two significant events that exemplified the critical role of faith-based actors in advancing women’s rights and empowerment. These events brought together key stakeholders from religious communities, civil society, and global organizations, underscoring the importance of collaboration in achieving gender equality and sustainable development.
PaRD Joins the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to Strengthen Faith-Based Action for Food Security and Nutrition
By joining the Global Alliance, the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusive and locally driven food security initiatives that include the unique contributions of religious actors. The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. […]
PaRD’s Leadership Meeting in Jakarta: Strengthening Faith-Based Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
PaRD’s leadership convened in Jakarta, Indonesia, in early February 2025 to define its priorities for the year ahead. Discover which key topics will shape PaRD’s work in 2025 – and why this meeting marks the beginning of a stronger presence in Asia. Grand opening of PaRD’s Leadership Meeting and bilateral talks in Jakarta 2025 | […]
Religious Leaders Engage in Food Security and Climate Resilience Efforts in Nigeria
An initiative supported by PaRD members International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID and the World Council of Churches (WCC) has empowered religious leaders in Nigeria to address the interconnected challenges of food insecurity, climate change, and conflict.
Building Capacity for Faith-Sensitive Mental Health Support in Syria
Syrian practitioners are receiving essential training in faith-sensitive, culturally adapted mental health support to better address the needs of people affected by conflict and displacement.
Local Changemakers Course Available in Various Languages to Promote Freedom of Religion or Belief Worldwide
The Local Changemakers Course helps communities to value and promote Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). In 2022, Stefanus Alliance International, in collaboration with the Freedom of Religion or Belief Learning Platform and with the support of PaRD, added materials in the Urdu language to improve accessibility for grassroots organisations in Pakistan and India.
COVID-19’s Impact on Marginalised Communities in Lahore: A Detailed Examination and Pathways to Inclusive Revitalisation
In 2022, Bargad has conducted a comprehensive report focusing on marginalised areas of Lahore, Pakistan, during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular emphasis on religious and social inequalities. Read more about findings and outcomes of this project.
Faith-sensitive Approaches to Gender Equality and Empowerment: Launching PaRD’s New Booklet
PaRD’s new publication “Faith-sensitive Approaches to Gender Equality and Empowerment” arrives in time for the 16 Days of Action against Gender-based Violence, which draw global attention to violence against women as a critical human rights issue.
Strengthening Faith-Sensitive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Children on the Move: Policy Brief Now Available in Spanish and Arabic
The policy brief on faith-sensitive mental health support for displaced children is now accessible in Spanish and Arabic, reinforcing global efforts to address their unique challenges.
