Vatican conference to study role of religions in SDGs
The conference entitled “Religions and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” held from March 7th to 9th in Rome was presented at a press conference in the Vatican on March 5.
Ending Violence Against Children – The Contributions From Religious Communities
The PaRD work-stream Sustaining Peace and like-minded partners are convening a high-level event on March 6th in Geneva.
Call for Input: Interfaith Study on the Contributions of Religious Communities to the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child
Arigatou International conducts this study in collaboration with the Office of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children.
Upcoming consultation on Religion and the State: 25 Years Of Democracy In South Africa
Several PaRD members will contribute their expertise and insights to this consultation titled Cooption or Cooperation – A South African And German Dialogue in Tutzing, Germany on February 13th to 15th, 2019.
Call for Endorsement: Children on the Move Action Plan
In October 2018, more than 180 people representing more than 80 faith-based organizations met in Rome to develop an action plan for Faith Action for Children on the Move.
ACT Alliance calls for a stronger commitment to climate action after COP24
The ACT Alliance appeals to churches, faith groups, civil society, and governments to continue to increase ambition to combat climate change, and to keep the needs of the most vulnerable at the forefront of the negotiations and action.
Full report of the 2018 G20 Interfaith Forum now online
“Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development: Religious Contributions for a Dignified Future” was the theme for the Forum held in September in Buenos Aires.
Final Action Plan published: Faith Action for Children on the Move
This joint plan published by the Global Partners Forum organizing partners aims to strengthen faith action for the care and protection of children on the move.
PaRD at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
Complementary to many members’ individual activities, PaRD organized a workshop through its work-streams “Sustaining Peace” and “Gender Equality and Empowerment” in Toronto, Canada. On this occasion, the PaRD steering group also convened.
Faced with rising violence, KAICIID Fellows 2018 graduate with the commitment to promote peace
At the same time, KAICIID is seeking applications for the 2019 KAICIID European Regional Fellows Programme from education professionals.