Driving SDG Progress: The Dynamic Role of Religion in Indonesia

Prof. Kamaruddin Amin (Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs) described the positive impact of religion on Indonesia’s socio-political landscape and its role in achieving the SDGs at PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2023.

Navigating Global Crises: PaRD’s Call for Multiplex Collaboration

During his address at PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development 2023, Khushwant Singh, Head of PaRD Secretariat, emphasized the urgent need for collective action in the face of environmental destruction, economic disparities, and global violence, urging multiplex collaboration for sustainable development.

Faith-based Organisations Are Key Advocates for Human Rights

In his speech at PaRD’s Annual Forum 2023, Frank Schwabe (Germany’s Federal Government Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief) highlighted the significant contribution of religious actors as a fundamental force in civil society.

Exploring Collaborative Efforts between Faith and Development

Amid the 2023 SDG Summit in New York, members of the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) addressed the theme “Inspiring Faith, Hope, and Transformative Action.” Khushwant Singh, the Head of PaRD Secretariat, offered insights into collaborative endeavours uniting faith and development, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read his full speech.

PaRD’s Priorities and Activities in 2023 and early 2024

Participants of PaRD’s Leadership Meeting 2023 (fltr): Andrea Mateja (PaRD Sec), Najat Abdi Mohamed (Workstream (WS) Lead), Ina, Gaetan Roy (WS Lead), Matthias Boehning (WS Lead), Mercy Munene (Steering Board (SB)), Berthold Weig (SB), Ruth Faber (WS Lead), Kalin Owen-Padberg (WS Lead), Atallah Fitzgibbon (SB), Fred Nyabara (SB), Stefan Sengstmann (SB/WS Lead), Hazel Dixon (SB), Khalid Boudali (SB), Jennifer McCarthy (PaRD Sec), Khushwant Singh (Head of PaRD Sec) ©GIZ/PaRD

PaRD’s Leadership met from 27 to 29 March 2023 in Friedrichsdorf (Germany) to set priorities and discuss activities for 2023 and early 2024. Find out the most important things you need to know about PaRD this year – especially in relation to PaRD’s Annual Forum 2023.

More than 20 Men Advocate for Gender Justice in Malawi

No more underage marriages – that’s what Malawian Paramount Chief Kawinga has enforced in his community. He is one of a group of more than 20 male champions for gender justice who came together in a workshop organised mainly by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) and supported by PaRD to advocate for gender justice in their country.