German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion and Belief Frank Schwabe’s talk at PaRD’s Annual Forum 2022

Frank Schwabe, German Commissioner for Freedom of Religion and Belief and Member of the German Parliament, spoke at PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustianable Development 2022 about the need to strengthen democratic values and inclusive partnerships like PaRD to address the global challenges that humanity faces.
Join PaRD’s Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development

From 31 October to 3 November 2022, PaRD is hosting its Annual Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development in a hybrid format in Bali, Indonesia. Participants can look forward to interactive and diverse sessions on the theme of “Faith and Partnerships in Addressing the Climate Crisis”.
Rome Conferences Show why Religion Matters for Sustainable Development

That religion and religious actors are essential for the 2030 Agenda is accepted by many, but formal structures for cooperation with governments need to be strengthened.
Recognised, Studied and Put to Good Use: Religious Actors in Global Affairs

While international institutions acknowledge religious actors in state affairs, research institutes and universities focus on the role of religion and religious actors in many disciplines.
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.