by Anna Tervahartiala | Sep 14, 2019 | News
On 13 September, the Network participated in the high-level working luncheon convened by the President of the General Assembly, H. E. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, at the United Nations Headquarters, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the adoption of the...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Sep 5, 2019 | Inclusivity, Kenya, News, Peace Support
The Network together with Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI), Islamic Relief Kenya (IRK), The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) and Tangaza University is implementing a project “Religious minorities in Kenya: Overcoming divides, respecting rights” (funded by...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Aug 14, 2019 | Central African Republic, News
The African Council of Religious Leaders-Religions for Peace, with Network support, recently convened the first of three meetings with 13 multifaith actors in the Central African Republic. The intended outcome is to strengthen interreligious understanding and further...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Jun 11, 2019 | News, Peace Support, Somalia
Over the past twenty years, Somalia has experienced a raging civil war, a rise in violent extremism and a devastating famine – leading to a collapse of institutions, structures and trust in government. The failure of the state has greatly damaged social cohesion...
by Anna Tervahartiala | May 23, 2019 | Events, News
(9-11 May 2019 | London, United Kingdom) Knowledge was shared, synergies were found and relationships were built. Approximately 60 Network members from around the world were graciously hosted at Westminster Church House in London for the 10th Network Advisory Group...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Apr 25, 2019 | News, Publications
Research conducted by the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers may change the way peacemakers view primary motivators to join Boko Haram. The Network interviewed over 1,700 local Nigerians and former Boko Haram members regarding why and how one joins Boko...
