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February 24, 2022
Faith for Earth Dialogue at UNEA 5.2, Faith Action on the UN SDGs, World Interfaith Harmony Week, and More PoWR Updates
PoWR Updates
Parliament Joins Faith for Earth Dialogue at UNEA 5.2

The Parliament of the World's Religions is a partner of UNEP Faith for Earth and is joining the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) to be held on 28 February to 4 March 2022, on the theme of “Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”.

Faith for Earth, in collaboration with a diverse group of faith organizations and leaders, will be organizing 25+ online dialogue sessions. The Parliament will be represented in the assembly by staff, Trustees and members of the Climate Action Task Force.

The Faith for Earth Dialogue is open to all stakeholders, demonstrating the power and potential of faith-based organizations and faith leaders in shaping the discussions at UNEA as well as engaging in policy dialogue with other stakeholders including governments, major groups, cities, businesses, and other civil society organizations.

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Faith Action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals Database Accepting Submissions

In 2021, the Parliament of the World's Religions partnered with the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology and the United Religions Initiative for a special database project inspired by the publication "Faith Action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Progress and Outlook". 

The database hosted by the Yale FORE entitled Faith Action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals features community sourced data. Submission are being accepted as the partners prepare for a quarterly update. 

Is your faith-based organization working on a project that falls within the environmental SDGs? The latest quarterly review is coming up, complete the submission form today.

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Toronto Interfaith Group Issues Call to Action for Faith Leaders Everywhere to Participate in Interfaith Harmony Week

The World Interfaith Harmony Week Toronto Steering Committee has announced the release of its video, “The Power of Proclamations.” The Committee presented the full program by the same name at the 2021 Parliament of the World's Religions, hosted virtually on October 16-18th.

The video is a call out to grassroots faith leaders and organizations around the world, and is designed to help people to organize events in their cities and towns and ask for official support from their cities.

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Reaffirming Our Commitment to a Culture of Non-violence and Respect for Life 

In light of the developing global tension and the events of today, the Parliament of the World's Religions would like to highlight a critical aspect of our foundational document, Towards a Global Ethic and its First Directive, "Commitment to a Culture of Non-violence and Respect for Life."

"Of course, wherever there are humans there will be conflicts. Such conflicts, however, should be resolved without violence within a framework of justice. This is true for states as well as for individuals. Persons who hold political power must work within the framework of a just order and commit themselves to the most non-violent, peaceful solutions possible. And they should work for this within an international order of peace which itself has need of protection and defense against perpetrators of violence. Armament is a mistaken path; disarmament is the commandment of the times. Let no one be deceived: There is no survival for humanity without global peace!"
 
Featuring Bill Kirlin-Hackett

In this podcast Bill Kirlin-Hackett discusses the need to be aware of the trauma and displacement of the homeless population to not only recognize one’s own privilege but also to help those in need.

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We're Hiring!

The Parliament of the World's Religions is hiring for the position of Director of Climate Action.
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