Sword or Shield? The Role of Inclusive Secularism as a Means of Building Peace
Professor Ivo Pereira da Silva emphasised the importance of inclusive secularism in promoting peace and social cohesion at the IF20 and PaRD Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2024.
“The challenge of sustainability and peace begins with us.”
Esben Larsen (World Bank) stressed urgent collective action for sustainability at the IF20 and PaRD Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2024.
The Well-Being of the Planet and Its People: Global Leaders to Converge in Brasilia for G20 Interfaith and PaRD Forum
The forum, themed “Leave No One Behind: The Well-Being of the Planet and Its People,” will take place from August 19-22, 2024, at the Hotel Royal Tulip Brasilia Alvorada in Brasilia.
Advancing Peace, Justice, and a Sustainable Way of Life Through Multistakeholder Collaboration
Khushwant Singh, Head of PaRD Secretariat, discusses the crucial role of multistakeholder partnerships, especially involving religious actors, in addressing global challenges and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This article was originally published in the IF20 Viewpoint Blog.
Faith Actors and Civic Space: Opportunities, Challenges, Ways Forward
The DCA side event at HRC56 explored the diverse roles of faith actors in the context of civic space amidst growing polarisation, highlighting the need for collaboration between faith actors, secular civil society, and duty-bearers.
Maintaining and Advocating for FoRB: Insights from the Danish-Indonesian Forum
In June 2024, at the Indonesian embassy in Denmark, leaders and advocates from Denmark and Indonesia convened to discuss and promote the crucial values of religious freedom and tolerance. The forum aimed to build a deeper understanding and address ongoing challenges in achieving these essential human rights.
PaRD Leadership Meeting 2024: Summary Report
PaRD’s Leadership convened in Lisbon, Portugal, from February 27 to 29, 2024, for their annual planning meeting. The event was hosted by PaRD member KAICIID.
PaRD’s Growth Journey: Overview of New Members Since 2023
As the International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) continues to grow, explore the latest additions to its partnership since 2023.
Faith-based Approaches to Gender Equality and Empowerment
Religious actors around the world are committed to gender equality. They are leading initiatives that will be presented in a forthcoming PaRD booklet “Faith-based Approaches to Gender Equality and Empowerment”. These efforts emphasise the urgent need for different approaches to tackle the widespread inequalities affecting women and girls worldwide.
Global Trends on Religion and Development
Food for thought: Insights on religion and sustainable development were provided by Dr Dietrich Werner, member of the PaRD Steering Board, at PaRD’s Leadership Meeting from 27 to 29 February 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
