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. […]