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.
New Perspectives on Environmental Protection through the Lens of Religion
In early October 2024, a diverse group gathered virtually and in person at International Symposium on Innovative Mosques (ISIM) to discuss eco-friendly practices for houses of worship.
Global Cooperation, Ethical Values, and Transformational Shift in Attitudes Key to Tackling Global Challenges
In his opening remarks at the Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2024 in Brasilia, Khushwant Singh, the PaRD Head of Secretariat, underscored the importance of global cooperation, incorporating spiritual and Indigenous actors, alongside a transformational change in attitudes to address inequality, environmental destruction, violence, while urging decisive action to achieve the SDGs and holistic well-being.
G20 Interfaith and PaRD Forum in Brasilia: A Collective Push for Sustainable Development, Global Equity, and Well-being
The 2024 G20 Interfaith and PaRD Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development in Brasilia, Brazil, brought together a distinguished group of leaders, policymakers, academics, religious and other civil society representatives to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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.
