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'''Religions for Peace''' is an international coalition of representatives from the world's religions dedicated to promoting peace founded in 1970. 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, [[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> |
'''Religions for Peace''' is an international coalition of representatives from the world's religions dedicated to promoting peace founded in 1970. 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, [[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 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 |
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> |
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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= |
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|accessdate=8 February 2020 |url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202002050218.html}}</ref> |
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| Type | Non-governmental organization (NGO) |
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| Headquarters | 777 United Nations Plaza, 9th Floor New York, NY 10017 |
| Membership | Over 72 countries |
Secretary General | Azza Karam |
| Website | rfp |
Religions for Peace is an international coalition of representatives from the world's religions dedicated to promoting peace founded in 1970. 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, Azza Karam is the new Secretary General, proceeding William F. Vendley.[1]
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,[2] the ninth World Assembly in Vienna, Austria and the tenth in 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]
Sources
- ^ Peace, Religions for. "International Secretariat". Religions for Peace International. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Eighth World Assembly of Religions for Peace endorses declaration on violence against children".
- ^ 10th World Assembly
- ^ "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.