Standing with the Kabul Community,
Women's History Month & Upcoming Events
Standing with the Kabul Community & Our Sikh Family Around the World

The Parliament of the World’s Religions unequivocally condemns the monstrous terrorist attack that was carried out at Gurdwara Har Rai Sahib in Shor Bazaar Kabul, Afghanistan against the Sikh community and other devotees during their morning prayer. This abhorrent attack which resulted in the 25 deaths and 8 community members wounded, is a heinous escalation of violence against religious minorities in Afghanistan. 

The Parliament remains firmly committed to combating hate and violence against communities of faith and worship through the cultivation of interfaith engagement and understanding. Our deepest condolences to the victims and their families of this terrorist attack. We send our heartfelt prayers to the Kabul community, our Sikh family in Afghanistan and around the world.

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PoWR Updates
Women's History Month 2020
Special Women's History Month Feature: Interview with Professor Dr. Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace

The Parliament of the World’s Religions celebrates Women’s History Month by presenting a special interview with  Professor Dr. Azza Karam, conducted by Parliament Chair, Audrey Kitagawa.

This interview explores the importance of women’s leadership, and Dr. Karam’s commitment to her Muslim faith, values, human rights, and the environment, which arises out of her own deep respect for the Divinity in all of life.

View Full Interview Here →
 
Recovering the Sacred: Indigenous women expressing freedom from violence, stereotypes, and stigma

On March 10, 2020, in observance of Women’s History Month, the Women’s Initiative of the Seventh Generation Fund & Partners, co-hosted a gathering in New York City to discuss the reclamation and preservation of traditional cultural practices of the Chumash indigenous people.

Enjoy images and program recordings on the Parliament website.

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Special Feature: Haiti Gets New Superhero Named Tanama on Women's History Month

This Women's History Month saw the launch of Haiti's newest superhero, Tanama. Tanama is a supershero, a comic book series, an education initiative and a movement—based in Haiti but with a presence throughout the Caribbean.

2018 Parliament keynote Hugh Locke, President of the Smallholder Farmers Alliance & Impact Farming shares a special feature of this dynamic hero...

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Thank you for observing Women's History Month with the Parliament. Recordings of the Dignity of Women Across the World's Wisdom and the 1,000 Women in Religion Edit-a-thon will be available next week on the Parliament website.
 
Parliament Trustee Invites Interfaith Colleagues for a Special Meditation in Place Event

This upcoming Sunday, March 29th join Parliament Trustee and Chief Executive Officer for Science of Spirituality, Dr. Renee Mehrra and thousands of colleagues around the world for a virtual meditation in place event, hosted by Science of Spirituality.

Read More Here →
 
Parliament to Host Virtual
Celebrations of Earth Day 2020
50th Earth Day Observance with Global Religious and Indigenous Leaders
 

Tuesday, April 21st -  On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, join the Parliament for a virtual global observance including:

• Earth Day blessings from leaders around the world
• Conversation with Mirele Goldsmith (Jewish Earth Alliance), Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo environmental activist), Lyla June (Diné environmental scientist, doctoral student, educator, economist, community organizer, and musician), Hellen Mugo (Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa), Gopal Patel (Bhumi Project), and Lauren Van Ham (United Religions Initiative)
• A forward-looking message from youth climate activists

Learn More Here→
 
Catholic-Buddhist Dialogue Webinar

Thursday, April 23 - The Parliament is joining the Catholic Climate Covenant, the Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers (CADEIO), the Earth Day Network, and the Society for Buddhist- Christian Studies (SBCS) in sponsoring the webinar “Catholic-Buddhist Dialogue: Solidarity and Engagement on Climate Change” on April 23rd, 2020.

Read More Here →
 
#InterfaithNow

Breaking interfaith stories that inspire us. Check out some of the great work being done by our interfaith colleagues around the world.

"This is, above all, a human crisis that calls for solidarity" from the United Nations

A Buddhist Approach to Interreligious Conflict and Harmony from Global Buddhistdoor

Interreligious dialogue can help resolve insecurity in the Sahel from Vatican News

The Arc of Justice: The World’s Religions Launch Strategic Priorities for Peace from Inter Press Service
 

The Parliament's observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week is made possible by the support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
A Proud Partner of 
 World Interfaith Harmony Week
 
The work of the Parliament is only possible with the ongoing support from generous individuals like you.
 
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