Holocaust Remembrance and Anti-Semitism, Silence is Not an Option
27 January marks the annual observance of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7 which designated this day as the UN observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
As we join the Jewish community and other persecuted communities in remembrance of the millions of lives lost, the Parliament reaffirms our commitment to the eradication of hate, war, persecution, and genocide as outlined in our foundational document, Towards a Global Ethic.
Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology Announces New Online Courses through Yale/Coursera
These Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) explore the ecological dimensions of the world's religions, and feature the Parliament's book Faith for Earth—A Call for Action, published jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Faith for Earth describes the environmental traditions and teachings of the world’s faith communities and provides an introduction to Earth’s major ecosystems and the climate and sustainability crises facing humanity.
Parliament Welcomes Trustee Class of 2024
The Parliament of the World’s Religions is honored to welcome eight new members to the Board of Trustees. The Class of 2024 began their term on January 1st of this year, joining the Parliament in its mission to cultivate a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
Statement in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
At a time where the rights of ethnic and religious minorities are threatened around the world, including the right to vote in Dr. King’s own country; the Parliament wishes to reinforce its commitment to the Global Ethic, the dignity and rights of all human beings, the practice of non-violence, and the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.
We call upon all leaders and all people of faith and conscience to join us in this ongoing commitment. Together we can build a better world through the values that Dr. King embodied.
We're Hiring!
The Parliament of the World's Religions is hiring for the position of Director of Climate Action.
#InterfaithNow
- Synagogue hostage standoff reveals interfaith progress — as well as entrenched hate from Washington Post
- Can you heal interfaith tensions with tweets and Facebook posts? from Deseret News
- In Muslim-majority UAE, an interfaith beacon is found from i24News
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