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.
Beirut, Lebanon—Fourteen religious leaders participated in "Toward a World of Lasting Peace: The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding."
Paris, France—The sixth online interfaith Scriptural Reasoning was held on the theme "Ecology and Spirituality."
Europe and the Middle East—The impact of the Abraham Accords was the focus of a UPF-IAPD webinar.
Paris, France—An online interfaith scripture reading reminded participants of the plight of refugees.
Lisbon, Portugal—Leaders from four religious spheres attended the inauguration of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development.
Europe and the Middle East—Church leaders and scholars addressed conflicts and pandemic concerns.
Paris, France—UPF held its fourth online interfaith meeting on the topic “At the Beginning of Humanity.”
Geneva, Switzerland—A UPF webinar discussed how minority faiths can promote the benefits they bring to society.
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.”
Yekaterinburg, Russia—Religious representatives spoke at a webinar dedicated to the International Day of Conscience.
Tokyo, Japan—UPF and the IAPD in Japan organized an interreligious forum in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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.”