by Anna Tervahartiala | Jul 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Kenya
Religious leaders and organizations have long played a fundamental role in a community, especially during a time of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is yet another instance where religious leaders have supported their communities in terms of providing physical...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Jul 9, 2020 | Southeast Asia
How majorities and minorities interact with each other is a part of conflicts in our countries. Whether across ethnic, religious or even gender divides we see similarities in how majorities and minorities interact with each other. This interactive session will invite...
by Anna Tervahartiala | Jul 6, 2020 | Network at the United Nations, Southeast Asia
Agencies within the United Nations have taken an active role in developing initiatives in which engage religious leaders and actors to create a world with global, sustainable peace. To highlight these interfaith and intercultural initiatives, the Network convened an...
by Anna | Jun 14, 2020 | Announcements, Southeast Asia
The 2.5-year European Union-funded consortium SEA-AIR project aims to effectively contribute to a conducive environment for the protection of Freedom of Religious Belief (FoRB), and peaceful coexistence between diverse communities and individuals in South and...
by Anna Tervahartiala | May 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Somalia
The fragility of state institutions, health care system, economy as well as the perennial instability and persisting conflicts, makes Somalia one of the least prepared countries in the world to deal with the current global health crisis, COVID-19 pandemic. In addition...
by Anna | Mar 23, 2020 | Kenya
The study on the Knowledge gaps on religious literacy and constitutional rights in Kenya was conducted to understand knowledge gaps on religious literacy and constitutional rights, especially on freedom of religion and belief within key Kenyan state authorities, faith...