by Anna Tervahartiala | May 20, 2020 | Events
The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers and Finn Church Aid hosted its annual interfaith Iftar on the theme of solidarity, courage and fellowship during the time of COVID-19. The program included presentations by globally renowned figures, including a...
by Anna | Feb 25, 2020 | Events, Inclusivity
Despite moving forward in our common vision to achieve gender justice, massive inequalities still persist globally, including securing the respect of human rights for women and girls and the achievement of SDG goal 5. Religious, economic and political fundamentalisms...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Sep 23, 2019 | Events
Forgiving increases peace, and there’s no better time to focus on the theme than on the International Day of Peace. None of the current emojis says ”I forgive you”. Forgivemoji campaign, launched in Finland this autumn, is crowdsourcing ideas for an emoji to be used...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Aug 27, 2019 | Events
As part of the European Union Funded SEA-AIR consortium project, 60 action-oriented interfaith individuals were selected to participate in a fellowship to advance interfaith peacebuilding work in South and Southeast Asia. During the first week of August, Network staff...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Aug 23, 2019 | Events, Peace Support
Through the leadership of Religions for Peace, the Network hosted a Religion and Mediation workshop during the 10th World Assembly. The workshop provided an opportunity for World Assembly delegates to share stories and experiences –both individual and institutional...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Jul 24, 2019 | Events, Southeast Asia
Southeast and South Asia is one of the most religiously diverse regions in the world. Within these diversity exists dynamics pressures on minorities to conform to the cultural and social norms of the majority and restrictions on freedom of religion and belief. ...
