By Bennett Atumah The United Nations (UN) World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), is observed in the first week of February every year. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in October 2010 through Resolution A/RES/65/5, in the 65th Assembly. The WIHW aims to foster mutual understanding, cooperation, and…
For Christian communities facing hostility, dialogue represents both principled witness and practical wisdom By John Singarayar (Updated: March 14, 2025) In a world defined by division, inter-religious dialogue has never been more urgent. Recent events in India illustrate this reality with stark clarity, with Christians seeking protection during Lent in northern…
Over 300 guests, including mayors, Members of Parliament, faith leaders, academics, journalists, community advocates and general public members, expected for an evening of unity and reflection The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth is set to host one of Western Australia’s largest interfaith Iftar dinners at Nasir Mosque, Perth’s largest mosque, on Sunday,…
Interfaith work is important to us at Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC). It forms a central part of our activities and our quest to contribute to peacebuilding, human rights, security, economic and social development of our country. Interfaith relations describe positive exchanges among religious practitioners, in this context, the practitioners of…
The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller G. Dantawaye, today received a delegation from the Council of Ulama’u, Kogi State at the Command Headquarters, Lokoja. In a news release by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), William Ovye Aya, the visit aimed at strengthening community relations, fostering dialogue, and offering…
By Nilda Delos Reyes ISABELA CITY — The local government of Isabela de Basilan in Phillipines spearheaded an “Interfaith Dialogue Series” for the month of March, which aims to foster understanding and respect among diverse religious communities, creating a supportive dialogue framework for shared values. The inaugural session titled “The Virtues…
The event was attended by 140 community members, including 48 external guests and seven distinguished speakers. The gathering featured insights from religious and community leaders, who reflected on the role of fasting as a means of self-discipline, reflection, and empathy for those in need. Highlighting the significance of the ‘Fasting in…
By: techteam The City of New York, under the leadership of Mayor Eric Adams, honored Bawa Jain with an official citation in recognition of his unwavering dedication to global peace, inter-religious dialogue, and spiritual leadership. Originally conferred during the Diwali celebrations in October 2024, unforeseen circumstances delayed the formal presentation. However,…
The 4th international meeting promoted by the Community of Sant’Egidio and the Al-Khoei Institute of Najaf was held in Rome, celebrating Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq The ‘4th International Meeting of Catholics and Shiites – “facing the challenges of the contemporary world’ has just been held in Rome, reviewing ten…
Ailih Weeldreyer, MTS ’24, is a QUNO NY Programme Assistant. She was selected to speak with President of the UN General Assembly. During the discussion, Weeldreyer asked about religion, interfaith dialogue, and just peacebuilding at the United Nations. On 12 February 2025, QUNO NY staff attended the annual Civil Society Townhall…