How Faith Actors are Driving Demographic Change in Africa
A new report published by Religions for Peace, UNFPA, the German Federal Foreign Office and the Berlin Institute for opulation and Development shows how religious actors in Africa contribute to creating the foundations for demographic change through family planning, education and youth development – and which strategies they are pursuing in the process.
Recommendations for Women’s Empowerment: Advancing SDG 5
KAICIID, with support from PaRD, presents recommendations from the Women’s Voices webinar series in 2024, offering actionable steps to advance women’s empowerment and implement SDG 5. These proposals focus on addressing barriers and mobilising resources for sustainable economic solutions.
Religious Action as Part of the Global Alliance to End Hunger and Poverty
A Berkley Center webinar moderated by Senior Fellow Katherine Marshall highlighted Brazil’s G20 leadership in addressing hunger and poverty, religious teachings on the issue, and the upcoming launch of the Global Alliance to End Hunger and Poverty at the November 2024 G20 Summit.
WCC co-sponsored side event at UN General Assembly tackles faith, ethics, and AI
WCC reports: A hybrid event in September aimed at enhancing understanding among religious communities, civil society, and policymakers regarding the ethical dimensions of AI.
Summit of the Future 2024
IISD reports on Summit of the Future
22-23 (September 22-23, 2024): Acknowledging the multilateral system is broken, many speakers said with slow progress or regression on the Sustainable Development Goals, the Summit should be seen as a last-ditch effort to turn the tide and reimagine a system of global governance that works for all.
After the G20 Interfaith Forum: Looking Ahead at Pathways toward Hope
On The World Council of Chruches reflects on the IF20 and PaRD Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development in Brazil in an article from September 4, 2024.
KAICIID’s Strategic Engagement at the 2024 IF20 and PaRD Annual Forum
Learn more about KAICIID’s strategic engagement at the 2024 G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) and PaRD Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development (as published on August 14, 2024).
New Report Highlights Faith Actors and Their Role in Civic Space
A new report, entitled “We have values that are needed: Faith Actors and their role in Civic Space,” by Dr Elisabet Le Roux, cobranded by DanChurchAid, ACT Alliance, and the World Council of Churches (WCC), was released on 18th of June at a side event during the 56th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
WCC and Partners, in Global Webinar, Advocate for Menstrual Health and Dignity
The World Council of Churches (WCC) cohosted a webinar discussing the crucial links between menstrual health and access to water and sanitation, as well as the role of faith-based initiatives in tackling menstrual health taboos.
The Presidents and the Patriarch: Dialogue Conference Kicks Off in Lisbon
Vatican News provided insights from the first day of the KAICIID ‘Transformative Dialogue’ conference held on May 15, 2024. This event convened religious and political leaders from around the globe.
