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Peace and Development

Sustainable development is threatened by insecurity and violence, encouraging wider engagement in the fields of peace and development in working to build stability and resilience. Faith actors play various roles in peacebuilding, conflict, post-conflict reconstruction, development activities, and social cohesion.
AHA! Awareness with Human Action
AHA! Awareness with Human Action
Project
World Sports Values for Peace and Development
World Sports Values for Peace and Development
Project
G20 Interfaith Forum participants
2019 G20 Interfaith Forum
June 7, 2019
Brokering Peace: The Recent Work of Sant’Egidio
Brokering Peace: The Recent Work of Sant’Egidio
March 1, 2016
Religion and Resettlement: The role of religion in diaspora communities in the US
Religion and Resettlement: The role of religion in diaspora communities in the US
February 25, 2016
Women, Religion, Violence, and Peace: Illuminating What’s Not Seen
Women, Religion, Violence, and Peace: Illuminating What’s Not Seen
October 6, 2015
Making Pluralism Possible: The Promise and Challenge of Religious Peacebuilding in South Asia
Making Pluralism Possible: The Promise and Challenge of Religious Peacebuilding in South Asia
October 3, 2015
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Guatemala
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Guatemala
September 28, 2015
The KAICIID Peace Mapping Programme: How Interreligious Dialogue Promotes Peace
The KAICIID Peace Mapping Programme: How Interreligious Dialogue Promotes Peace
September 22, 2015
Peace and Stability in Kenya: The Role of Religious Actors
Peace and Stability in Kenya: The Role of Religious Actors
August 4, 2015
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
October 21, 2014
Buddhist Peacebuilders and Fresh Challenges in Asia
Buddhist Peacebuilders and Fresh Challenges in Asia
September 17, 2014
Consultation on Religion in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: A Focus on the Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Consultation on Religion in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States: A Focus on the Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh
December 16, 2013
Global Institutions of Religion: Ancient Movers, Modern Shakers
Global Institutions of Religion: Ancient Movers, Modern Shakers
March 26, 2013
When War Meets Faith: Discussing "Our Class" at Theater J
When War Meets Faith: Discussing "Our Class" at Theater J
November 4, 2012
Women's Religious Peacebuilding Symposium
Women's Religious Peacebuilding Symposium
January 5, 2012
"As We Forgive" Film Screening
"As We Forgive" Film Screening
November 10, 2011
The New Republic of South Sudan: Primary Challenges, Paths to Development
The New Republic of South Sudan: Primary Challenges, Paths to Development
September 15, 2011
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Education, Peacebuilding, and Faith
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Education, Peacebuilding, and Faith
June 27, 2011
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Faith and Peacebuilding
Nepal Roundtable Series: Perspectives on Faith and Peacebuilding
June 17, 2011
An Exchange on Women's Roles for Peace: Is Religion a Source of Strength or an Obstacle?
An Exchange on Women's Roles for Peace: Is Religion a Source of Strength or an Obstacle?
July 8, 2010
Workshop on Faith-Inspired Development Work in Southeast Asia
Workshop on Faith-Inspired Development Work in Southeast Asia
December 14, 2009
A Regional Report on the Aawareness with Human Action (AHA!) South Asia Project: Actions, Trends, and Challenges in Addressing Social Cohesion & Hate Speech & Mis/Disinformation
March 11, 2022
Education and Freedom of Religion or Belief in South and Southeast Asia
June 28, 2021
Gender Rights and Freedom of Religion or Belief in South and Southeast Asia
June 28, 2021
Religious Minorities and Freedom of Religion or Belief in South and Southeast Asia
June 28, 2021
South and Southeast Asia Regional Profile on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)
November 6, 2019
Thailand Country Profile on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)
November 5, 2019
Sri Lanka Country Profile on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)
November 4, 2019
Myanmar Country Profile on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)
November 3, 2019
Indonesia Country Profile on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)
November 2, 2019
Bangladesh Country Profile on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)
November 1, 2019
Handa International Sports Promotion Society: Sports and Human Development Fellowships
Handa International Sports Promotion Society: Sports and Human Development Fellowships
October 30, 2017
Development and Disarmament
September 11, 2017
Interfaith Journeys: An exploration of history, ideas, and future directions
Interfaith Journeys: An exploration of history, ideas, and future directions
February 23, 2017
Religion in Violence and Peace: Exploring inter-religious peacebuilding efforts in Kenya
Religion in Violence and Peace: Exploring inter-religious peacebuilding efforts in Kenya
August 31, 2016
Religion, Refugees, and Diaspora Communities in the United States
Religion, Refugees, and Diaspora Communities in the United States
May 12, 2016
Refugees in Kenya: Roles of Faith
Refugees in Kenya: Roles of Faith
November 15, 2015
Event Summary: Making Pluralism Possible - The Promise and Challenge of Religious Peacebuilding in Bangladesh
Event Summary: Making Pluralism Possible - The Promise and Challenge of Religious Peacebuilding in Bangladesh
October 3, 2015
Women, Religion, and Peacebuilding: Illuminating the Unseen
Women, Religion, and Peacebuilding: Illuminating the Unseen
September 15, 2015
Event Summary: Peace and Stability in Kenya
Event Summary: Peace and Stability in Kenya
August 22, 2015
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Senegal
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Senegal
February 6, 2015
Policy Brief: Conflict and Peacebuilding in Bangladesh - Religious Dimensions
Policy Brief: Conflict and Peacebuilding in Bangladesh - Religious Dimensions
December 1, 2014
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Religion in Kenya
November 1, 2014
World Sports Values Summit for Peace and Development: 2014 Meeting Report
World Sports Values Summit for Peace and Development: 2014 Meeting Report
July 31, 2014
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Institutions Inspired by Faith in Bangladesh
Event Summary: Workshop on Global Development and Institutions Inspired by Faith in Bangladesh
February 1, 2014
Event Summary: A Focus on the Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Event Summary: A Focus on the Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh
January 11, 2014
Working for Peace: The Inspiration of Sport
Working for Peace: The Inspiration of Sport
August 15, 2013
Global Institutions of Religion: Ancient Movers, Modern Shakers
Global Institutions of Religion: Ancient Movers, Modern Shakers
February 28, 2013
Human Trafficking: Faith in Action in Cambodia
Human Trafficking: Faith in Action in Cambodia
January 15, 2013
Aid Effectiveness and Faith-Inspired Organizations
Aid Effectiveness and Faith-Inspired Organizations
January 11, 2013
Engaging Faith Communities in Southeast Asia: An Issues and Priority Agenda
Engaging Faith Communities in Southeast Asia: An Issues and Priority Agenda
January 8, 2013
Faith Roles in Cambodia's Efforts to Counter Trafficking in Persons
Faith Roles in Cambodia's Efforts to Counter Trafficking in Persons
October 15, 2012
"Olympic Values: London and Beyond" Report of the Olympic Values Symposium
"Olympic Values: London and Beyond" Report of the Olympic Values Symposium
July 1, 2012
Women, Religion, and Peace Interview Series
Women, Religion, and Peace Interview Series
February 29, 2012
Buddhism and Development: Communities in Cambodia Working as Partners
Buddhism and Development: Communities in Cambodia Working as Partners
January 23, 2012
"Women, Religion, and Peace: Exploring Experience, Probing Complexity" Meeting Report
"Women, Religion, and Peace: Exploring Experience, Probing Complexity" Meeting Report
January 6, 2012
"The New Republic of South Sudan - Primary Challenges, Paths to Development" Meeting Report
"The New Republic of South Sudan - Primary Challenges, Paths to Development" Meeting Report
September 15, 2011
Women in Religious Peacebuilding
Women in Religious Peacebuilding
May 1, 2011
Faith, Development, and a People Without a State in Bangladesh
January 31, 2011
Women, Religion, and Peace: Meeting Report
July 8, 2010
Global Development and Faith-Inspired Organizations in Southeast Asia: Meeting Report
Global Development and Faith-Inspired Organizations in Southeast Asia: Meeting Report
June 16, 2010
Addressing Mental Health and Gender-based Violence in Nepal during COVID-19: A Case Review
An Integrated Approach to Raising Awareness about Hate Speech, Religious Harmony, & Psychological Health: A Case Review from Bangladesh
Equipping Pakistani Youth to Counter Hate Speech during the COVID-19 Crisis: A Case Review
Fight against Online Hate Speech and Mis/Disinformation through “Discovering Humanity”: A Case Review from Sri Lanka
Postcards and Stamps as Peacebuilding Tools in Sri Lanka: A Case Review
Promoting Narratives of Peace, Tolerance, and Social Cohesion through a Localized Interfaith Intervention in the Context of COVID-19: A Case Review from Pakistan
Social and behavioral change in communication in the context of COVID-19: A Case Review from Bangladesh
Supporting with Tea Garden Workers in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 Emergencies: A Case Review
Sports, Values, Peace, and Development
November 7, 2015
Panel Comments: Religious Extremism and the Risks of Partnership
July 9, 2015
Panel Comments: Legal, Political, and Religious Freedom Challenges and Opportunities to Religious Engagement
July 9, 2015
The Pope’s Divisions
The Pope’s Divisions
February 21, 2017
A Discussion with Bouaré Bintou Founé Samaké, President of WILDAF Mali (Women in Law and Development in Africa)
A Discussion with Bouaré Bintou Founé Samaké, President of WILDAF Mali (Women in Law and Development in Africa)
July 6, 2017
A Discussion with Vinicio Zuquino, Director of the Department of Justice Reform, International Justice Mission Guatemala
A Discussion with Vinicio Zuquino, Director of the Department of Justice Reform, International Justice Mission Guatemala
November 11, 2015
A Discussion with Craig Badger, Peace Corps Guatemala
A Discussion with Craig Badger, Peace Corps Guatemala
October 29, 2015
A Discussion with Esther Mombo, St. Paul’s University
A Discussion with Esther Mombo, St. Paul’s University
April 16, 2015
A Discussion with Shamsia Ramadhan, Catholic Relief Services
A Discussion with Shamsia Ramadhan, Catholic Relief Services
April 15, 2015
A Discussion with Doreen Ruto, Daima Initiatives for Peace and Development
A Discussion with Doreen Ruto, Daima Initiatives for Peace and Development
April 14, 2015
A Discussion with Sultana Kamal, Executive Director of Ain o Salish Kendra, Bangladesh
A Discussion with Sultana Kamal, Executive Director of Ain o Salish Kendra, Bangladesh
April 7, 2015
A Discussion with Elizabeth Zimba Kisiigha, Executive Director of FECCLAHA
A Discussion with Elizabeth Zimba Kisiigha, Executive Director of FECCLAHA
November 20, 2014
A Discussion with Antony Sasaka, Chemichemi Ya Ukweli
A Discussion with Antony Sasaka, Chemichemi Ya Ukweli
November 19, 2014
A Discussion with Mustafa Y. Ali, Secretary General, Global Network of Religions for Children and Director, Arigatou International-Nairobi
A Discussion with Mustafa Y. Ali, Secretary General, Global Network of Religions for Children and Director, Arigatou International-Nairobi
November 19, 2014
A Discussion with Fred Bobo, Eastleigh Fellowship Centre, Kenya
A Discussion with Fred Bobo, Eastleigh Fellowship Centre, Kenya
November 17, 2014
A Discussion with Abdulhamid Sakar, Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance
A Discussion with Abdulhamid Sakar, Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance
November 13, 2014
A Discussion with William Kiptoo, Peace Building Coordinator at Mennonite Central Committee
A Discussion with William Kiptoo, Peace Building Coordinator at Mennonite Central Committee
November 11, 2014
A Discussion with Sheikh Saliou Mbacke, Continental Coordinator of IFAPA
A Discussion with Sheikh Saliou Mbacke, Continental Coordinator of IFAPA
July 3, 2014
A Discussion with Abbé Jacques Seck, Vicar General and Curate of Dakar Cathedral (Retired)
A Discussion with Abbé Jacques Seck, Vicar General and Curate of Dakar Cathedral (Retired)
March 15, 2014
A Discussion with Rosalina Tuyuc Velásquez, Mayan Human Rights Activist and Recipient of the 2012 Niwano Peace Prize
A Discussion with Rosalina Tuyuc Velásquez, Mayan Human Rights Activist and Recipient of the 2012 Niwano Peace Prize
May 10, 2012
A Discussion with Theary Seng, Founder, Cambodian Center for Justice and Reconciliation and CIVICUS: Center for Cambodian Civic Education
A Discussion with Theary Seng, Founder, Cambodian Center for Justice and Reconciliation and CIVICUS: Center for Cambodian Civic Education
September 17, 2010
A Discussion with Pastor Ted Olbrich, Country Director of Foursquare Children of Promise and Stephen Billington, Co-Founder of Home of English International School
A Discussion with Pastor Ted Olbrich, Country Director of Foursquare Children of Promise and Stephen Billington, Co-Founder of Home of English International School
August 30, 2010
A Second Discussion with Heng Monychenda, Director of Buddhism for Development
A Second Discussion with Heng Monychenda, Director of Buddhism for Development
August 24, 2010
A Discussion with Phil Bowden and Sarah Chhin, International Cooperation Cambodia
A Discussion with Phil Bowden and Sarah Chhin, International Cooperation Cambodia
August 6, 2010
A Discussion with Emma Leslie, Director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
A Discussion with Emma Leslie, Director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
May 1, 2010
Luise Ahrens
Luise Ahrens
Mustafa Y. Ali
Mustafa Y. Ali
Fred Bobo
Fred Bobo
Philip Bowden
Philip Bowden
Peter Gyallay-Pap
Heng Cheng
Heng Cheng
Sultana Kamal
Sultana Kamal
William Kiptoo
William Kiptoo
Elizabeth Zimba Kisiigha
Elizabeth Zimba Kisiigha
Emma Leslie
Emma Leslie
Saliou Mbacke
Saliou Mbacke
Esther Mombo
Esther Mombo
Heng Monychenda
Heng Monychenda
Peter Okaalet
Peter Okaalet
Ted Olbrich
Ted Olbrich
Doreen Ruto Jemutai
Doreen Ruto Jemutai
Antony Jami Sasaka
Antony Jami Sasaka
Jacques Seck
Jacques Seck
Theary Seng
Theary Seng
Rosalina Tuyuc Velásquez
Rosalina Tuyuc Velásquez
Vinicio Zuquino
Vinicio Zuquino