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'''Religions for Peace''' is an international coalition of representatives from the world's [[religion]]s dedicated to promoting [[world peace]]. It was founded in 1970.
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'''[http://www.rfp.org ''Religions for Peace'']''' is an international coalition of representatives from the world's religions dedicated to promoting peace founded in 1970. The International Secretariat headquarters is in [[New York City]], with regional conferences in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Americas. ''Religions for Peace'' enjoys consultative status with the [[United Nations Economic and Social Council]] (ECOSOC), with [[UNESCO]] and with [[UNICEF]]. As of August 2019, [https://www.rfp.org/leadership_member/prof-azza-karam/ Azza Karam] is the new Secretary General, proceeding [[William F. Vendley]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rfp.org/connect/international-secretariat/|title=International Secretariat|last=Peace|first=Religions for|website=Religions for Peace International|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref>


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The International Secretariat's headquarters is in [[New York City]], with regional conferences in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Religions for Peace enjoys consultative status with the [[United Nations Economic and Social Council]] (ECOSOC), with [[UNESCO]] and with [[UNICEF]]. From August 2019 until June 2023, [[Azza Karam]] was the Secretary General, proceeding [[William F. Vendley]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rfp.org/connect/international-secretariat/|title=International Secretariat|last=Peace|first=Religions for|website=Religions for Peace International|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-08}}</ref> In February 2024, Dr. Francis Kuria Kagema was appointed by the World Council as Secretary General.
The first World Conference was convened in [[Kyoto]], [[Japan]], on 16–21 October 1970, the second World Assembly was held in [[Leuven]], [[Belgium]] in 1974, the third in [[Princeton, New Jersey]], [[United States]], the fourth in [[Nairobi]], [[Kenya]] in 1984, the fifth in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] in 1989, the sixth in [[Riva del Garda]], [[Italy]] in 1994, the seventh in [[Amman]], [[Jordan]] in 1999, the eighth in Kyoto, Japan in 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unicef.org/media/media_35485.html|title=Eighth World Assembly of Religions for Peace endorses declaration on violence against children}}</ref> the ninth World Assembly in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]] and the tenth in [[Lindau]], [[Germany]].<ref>[https://rfp.org/home-3/10th-world-assembly/ 10th World Assembly]</ref> The most recent World Conference, "[https://www.rfp.org/event/conference-of-the-world-council-of-religious-leaders-on-faith-and-diplomacy-generations-in-dialogue/ Conference of the World Council of Religious Leaders on Faith and Diplomacy: Generations in Dialogue]" took place in Lindau, Germany between October 4-7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=E. I. N. |last2=Toma |first2=Suzanne |date=2021-07-14 |title=Religions for Peace presents the Conference on Faith and Diplomacy: Generations in Dialogue, Oct 4-7, Lindau, Germany |url=https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/546248070/religions-for-peace-presents-the-conference-on-faith-and-diplomacy-generations-in-dialogue-oct-4-7-lindau-germany |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=EIN News |language=en-US}}</ref>


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''Religions for Peace'' has over 90 national and 6 regional [https://www.rfp.org/where-we-work/ Interreligious Councils], or “IRCs,” to bring together, not only the vast influence and resources of all faith traditions, but also their spiritual commitment to achieve solutions that leave no one behind.
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''Religions for Peace''’s global movement is distinguished by its global leadership, Interreligious Councils, and interfaith women and youth networks which are working at local, national, and regional levels as changemakers.
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| [[Kyoto]], [[Japan]]
For more than 50 years, ''Religions for Peace'' has been a movement changing the world and challenging the status quo through the mutual conviction that religions are more powerful, inspiring, and impactful when they work together.
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| 1974
''Religions for Peace'' uses [https://www.rfp.org/what-we-do/our-work/ Six Key Priorities] to guide initiatives. These Priorities contribute to the [[Sustainable Development Goals|United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals]] (SDGs).
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| 1999
| [[Amman]], [[Jordan]]
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| 2006
| Kyoto, Japan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unicef.org/media/media_35485.html|title=Eighth World Assembly of Religions for Peace endorses declaration on violence against children}}</ref>
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| 2013
| [[Vienna]], [[Austria]]
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| 2019
| [[Lindau]], [[Germany]]<ref>[https://rfp.org/home-3/10th-world-assembly/ 10th World Assembly]</ref>
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The 2020 [[Sunhak Peace Prize]] was awarded to President [[Macky Sall]] of [[Senegal]] and Bishop [[Munib Younan]] of Religions for Peace.<ref>{{cite web|website=allAfrica|title=Senegal President Macky Sall and Former President of the Lutheran World Federation Bishop Munib A. Younan Selected As the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates|date=5 February 2020|access-date=8 February 2020 |url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202002050218.html}}</ref>
The 2020 [[Sunhak Peace Prize]] was awarded to President [[Macky Sall]] of [[Senegal]] and Bishop [[Munib Younan]] of Religions for Peace.<ref>{{cite web|website=allAfrica|title=Senegal President Macky Sall and Former President of the Lutheran World Federation Bishop Munib A. Younan Selected As the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates|date=5 February 2020|access-date=8 February 2020 |url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202002050218.html}}</ref>


In 2020 Religions For Peace was nominated for the "Freedom of Worship" [[Four Freedoms Award]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Religions for Peace International - Laureate Freedom of Worship Award 2020 - Laureates since 1982 - Four Freedoms Awards|url=https://www.fourfreedoms.nl/en/laureaten/year:2020/award:freedom-of-worship-award/laureates:religions-for-peace-international.htm|access-date=2020-08-27|website=www.fourfreedoms.nl|language=EN}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=August 2020}}
In 2020 Religions For Peace was nominated for the "Freedom of Worship" [[Four Freedoms Award]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Religions for Peace International - Laureate Freedom of Worship Award 2020 - Laureates since 1982 - Four Freedoms Awards|url=https://www.fourfreedoms.nl/en/laureaten/year:2020/award:freedom-of-worship-award/laureates:religions-for-peace-international.htm|access-date=2020-08-27|website=www.fourfreedoms.nl|language=EN}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=August 2020}}

Amidst the [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] pandemic, ''Religions for Peace'' launched the [https://www.rfp.org/religions-for-peace-launches-the-multi-religious-humanitarian-fund-in-response-to-covid-19/ Multi-religious Humanitarian Fund (MRHF)] to support multi-religious collaborative efforts around COVID-19 and to stimulate creative interventions that promote resilience within and among diverse communities.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-19 |title=Religions for Peace Funds Multi-religious Actions on COVID-19 in 20 Countries |url=https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/religion-f684b1a62829b071bf77350c0e107385 |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-20 |title=Religions for Peace funds multi-religious actions on COVID-19 in 20 countries |url=https://religionnews.com/2020/08/20/religions-for-peace-funds-multi-religious-actions-on-covid-19-in-20-countries/ |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=Religion News Service |language=en-US}}</ref> In a letter to ''Religions for Peace'' Secretary General, Azza Karam, [[Secretary-General of the United Nations|United Nations Secretary General]] [[António Guterres]] said, "I hope that [the] Multi-religious Humanitarian Fund...will scale up COVID-19 relief efforts...Religious leaders and faith actors have an important role to play in mobilizing their respective communities around peace, unity, and compassion."

On June 8th, 2022, ''Religions for Peace'' and the [[World Health Organization]] signed a [[Memorandum of understanding|Memorandum of Understanding]] to commit to partnerships around emergency preparedness and health system strengthening.


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Religions for Peace
TypeNon-governmental organization (NGO)
Headquarters777 United Nations Plaza, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017
MembershipOver 97 countries
Websitewww.rfp.org

Religions for Peace is an international coalition of representatives from the world's religions dedicated to promoting world peace. It was founded in 1970.

The International Secretariat's headquarters is in New York City, with regional conferences in Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Religions for Peace enjoys consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), with UNESCO and with UNICEF. From August 2019 until June 2023, Azza Karam was the Secretary General, proceeding William F. Vendley.[1] In February 2024, Dr. Francis Kuria Kagema was appointed by the World Council as Secretary General.

World Assemblies
1970 Kyoto, Japan
1974 Leuven, Belgium
1979 Princeton, New Jersey, United States
1984 Nairobi, Kenya
1989 Melbourne, Australia
1994 Riva del Garda, Italy
1999 Amman, Jordan
2006 Kyoto, Japan[2]
2013 Vienna, Austria
2019 Lindau, Germany[3]

The 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize was awarded to President Macky Sall of Senegal and Bishop Munib Younan of Religions for Peace.[4]

In 2020 Religions For Peace was nominated for the "Freedom of Worship" Four Freedoms Award.[5][non-primary source needed]

Sources

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  1. ^ Peace, Religions for. "International Secretariat". Religions for Peace International. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Eighth World Assembly of Religions for Peace endorses declaration on violence against children".
  3. ^ 10th World Assembly
  4. ^ "Senegal President Macky Sall and Former President of the Lutheran World Federation Bishop Munib A. Younan Selected As the 2020 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureates". allAfrica. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Religions for Peace International - Laureate Freedom of Worship Award 2020 - Laureates since 1982 - Four Freedoms Awards". www.fourfreedoms.nl. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
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