PaRD Becomes Even More Diverse and Welcomes Nine New Members
The International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) keeps growing. Nine new organisations join the global alliance in the third quarter of 2022, including the G20 Interfaith Forum Association (IF20).
Southern Africa Regional Forum on Religion and Covid-19
Religious leaders, academics, government and multilateral representatives from Southern Africa discussed lessons and recommendations from the region’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about the policy findings and recommendations elaborated in the workshop. The event was co-organised by PaRD’s Health Work-Stream.
Freedom of Religion and Belief’s Linkage to Sustainable Development Gains High-level Attention
Governments and policymakers focus more on freedom of religion and belief (FoRB) and how it ties into global issues like human rights and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Religious Based Organisations Underline Creation Justice in Stockholm+50 Side Event
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) co-hosted a hybrid event on 2 June at Stockholm+50. Exploring the theme “Climate Action and Water for Life towards Creation Justice!” the event reflected on the current scenario of the climate emergency and global water crisis which are interconnected and impact each other as well as the sustainability of the earth.
PaRD Leadership Meeting: Being Heard and Understood
To put the words of PaRD’s Strategic Plan 2022-2026 into action and to strengthen existing and forge new relationships, PaRD’s leadership met in Washington, DC and New York in May 2022.
Religious Actors protect Human Rights: Focus Myanmar
Despite being caught up in the fallout of the military coup, Myanmar’s religious actors are working together to protect human rights.
For Climate-Related Decision-Making, Inclusive Tables need to be Set
Making room for religious and local actors, including women, in climate-related planning, policymaking, and implementation brings valuable insight. This was highlighted by speakers at a CSW66 side event in 2022, which was co-organised by PaRD.
New Project Archive Launched: How Religious Actors Respond to COVID-19
What started as an online document has evolved into a professional online platform: the Faith and COVID-19: Resource Repository. This collaborative project was supported by the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) and other organisations. It collects information about religious actors responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Religious Organisations Safeguard the Environment through Cooperation
According to Faith for Earth Panel participants, PaRD connects people, religions, and governments for positive and agile environmental impact.
Villas to Villages: Uganda’s Religious Networks Fight Corruption at all Levels
Cooperation between Uganda’s religious networks and government grows as both focus on positive change for the people.