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Think Tank 2022
Interreligious Association for Peace and Development
The “Interreligious Association for Peace and Development” has been launched as a worldwide association of religious leaders which provides a forum to bring their experience and wisdom to bear in the search for solutions to our world’s problems.
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IAPD Event Brings Together Lebanese Faith Leaders
- Thursday, May 27, 2021
Beirut, Lebanon—Fourteen religious leaders participated in "Toward a World of Lasting Peace: The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding."
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Interfaith Scripture Reading Links Ecology, Spirituality
- Sunday, August 29, 2021
Paris, France—The sixth online interfaith Scriptural Reasoning was held on the theme "Ecology and Spirituality."
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Faith Leaders Urged to Light Path to Peace
- Thursday, July 8, 2021
Europe and the Middle East—The impact of the Abraham Accords was the focus of a UPF-IAPD webinar.
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World Refugee Day Honored with Interfaith Scripture Readings
- Sunday, June 20, 2021
Paris, France—An online interfaith scripture reading reminded participants of the plight of refugees.
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UPF Interreligious Association Launched in Portugal
- Saturday, June 19, 2021
Lisbon, Portugal—Leaders from four religious spheres attended the inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development.
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Clergy and Theologians Reflect on the Role of the Church in Times of Crisis
- Friday, May 28, 2021
Europe and the Middle East—Church leaders and scholars addressed conflicts and pandemic concerns.
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Interfaith Meeting Probes Humankind’s Beginning
- Sunday, May 16, 2021
Paris, France—UPF held its fourth online interfaith meeting on the topic “At the Beginning of Humanity.”
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Religious Minorities Join in Quest for Respect
- Friday, April 9, 2021
Geneva, Switzerland—A UPF webinar discussed how minority faiths can promote the benefits they bring to society.
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IAPD-Brazil Easter Program Attracts More Than 350 Viewers
- Sunday, April 4, 2021
Brazil—On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, the Brazil chapter of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development (IAPD) led a Zoom program on the theme “Day of Resurrection, Rebirth, and Eternal Life.”
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Interfaith Discussion Honors International Day of Conscience
- Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Yekaterinburg, Russia—Religious representatives spoke at a webinar dedicated to the International Day of Conscience.
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Tokyo Interreligious Forum Remembers the Great East Japan Earthquake
- Friday, March 12, 2021
Tokyo, Japan—UPF and the IAPD in Japan organized an interreligious forum in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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IAPD Webinar Draws Viewers from 19 Countries
- Thursday, March 25, 2021
Central America and the Caribbean—UPF-Central America and the Caribbean held an Interreligious Association for Peace and Development web conference titled “The Responsibility of Religious Leaders for Peace and Development.”