World Conference of Religions for Peace - Statements

Statement by the Secretary General on the "Culture of Peace" Meeting at the UN

wcrp — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:05:00 -0800

People of faith around the world in Religions for Peace, the world’s largest and most representative multi-religious coalition, hailed Saudi King Abdullah’s historic call for multi-religious dialogue at the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

Statement by Asia & Pacific Youth Network on Mindanao

wcrp — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:10:13 -0800

The Religions for Peace Asia & Pacific Youth Network call for peace in Mindanao in the Philippines

Statement on Violence in Orissa, India

wcrp — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:34:09 -0700

Recent communal violence in India, notably in the state of Orissa, has targeted the minority Christian community. This violence has claimed innocent lives, destroyed thousands of homes, displaced a large number of persons, and destroyed hundreds of religious structures.

Statement by World Council of Religions for Peace on Food Crisis

wcrp — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:46:03 -0700

We, members of the World Council of Religions for Peace, convened on the occasion of the Summit of the G8 heads of state in Japan, have endorsed a statement calling on the G8 Summit to address major challenges that confront our human family.

Statement by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal on Human Security

wcrp — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:04 -0700

HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, President Emeritus of Religions for Peace, addressed the United Nations on human security, 22 May 2008.

Statement by Asian Women of Faith Network

wcrp — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:41:58 -0700

We, women leaders representatives of religions and faith communities from Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam met at the Summit of Asian Religious Women Leaders on April 21st -23rd in Bangkok, Thailand.

Statement by African Council of Religious Leaders on Zimbabwe

wcrp — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:38:25 -0700

Message from Dr. William F. Vendley, Secretary General, on the statement by the Religions for Peace African Council of Religious Leaders on the post-election uncertainty that faces Zimbabwe.

Statement by Senior Leadership on Controversial Dutch Film

wcrp — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:30:39 -0700

Message from Dr. William F. Vendley, Secretary General, on the statement by senior Religions for Peace leadership prior to the release of a controversial Dutch film.

Statement by HRH Prince el Hassan bin Talal on Jerusalem Yeshiva Shooting

wcrp — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:54:00 -0700

HRH Prince el Hassan bin Talal, Religions for Peace President Emeritus, helps issue multi-religious statement condemning violence in the Israel-Palestine region.

Statement on the Role of Religions in Advancing Legal Empowerment of the Poor

wcrp — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:57:58 -0800

As religious leaders, men and women, representing our religious communities from across the world, we convened in New York from 5-8 February 2008, under the auspices of Religions for Peace and in collaboration with the international Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor.