Countdown to UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, In Memoriam & More PoWR Updates
PoWR Updates
Countdown to UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2021

The Parliament of the World's Religions joins the global interfaith movement in the countdown to the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. With 45 days until February 1, 2021, we invite organizers and individuals to join the global observance by hosting or joining a virtual celebration in your community.

The Parliament remains a steadfast supporter of the observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week. Now more than ever, the interfaith movement is needed to foster inclusion, harmony, and inspiration for our communities.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Rose Pere 

The Parliament of the World's Religions is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Rose Pere on Sunday, December 13th in her home in Waikaremoana, New Zealand.

Dr. Rose Pere, known to our movement as Indigenous Grandmother Rose Pere, was a Tohunga and a teacher of the Kura Huna, the traditional mystery school of the Maori. was a keynote at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions where she joined the Indigenous Grandmothers in an opening ceremony on October 15th in the lighting of the Sacred Fire, addressed the Inaugural Women's Assembly and the Women's Dignity Plenary, and shared her wisdom on the programs, Indigenous Women's Wisdom Sharing.

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WATCH | Sharing Our Gifts for Life on Earth: Climate Action for Peace

On Tuesday, December 15th the Parliament's Directory of Climate Action, Joshua Basofin, joined a special broadcast on WE! Show, a monthly social media broadcast of We, the World.

Speaking on the topic, Sharing Our Gifts for Life on Earth: Climate Action for Peace the broadcast was hosted by Rick Ulfik and Sue Blythe and also featured the participation of Dot Maver, National Peace Academy; ShaRon Rea, No Judgment Just Love; and Hoda Mahmoudi, Baha’i Chair for World Peace / U Maryland.

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Rabbi Jeffrey Myers

Today's release entitled, Hope, Community Healing, and the Need to 'Do Better', features Rabbi Jeffrey Myers.

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, who serves as the Rabbi and Cantor of Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On October 27, 2018, Tree of Life was the target of an act of violence that left eleven people murdered.

In this episode, Rabbi Myers reflects on ways to engage the sacred, the process of healing, and the role of solidarity in creating change. Take a listen.
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#InterfaithNow

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

UNGA adopts Pakistan-led resolution on 'promotion of interreligious, intercultural dialogue' from Dawn

Taking Action Together for Children in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond from Religions for Peace
 
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