The Parliament of the World’s Religions Celebrates the UN Recognition of “The Right to a Healthy Environment” as a Basic Human Right
Today, the Parliament of the World’s Religions celebrates the historic adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a resolution recognizing “The Right to a Healthy, Clean, and Sustainable Environment” as a basic and universal human right. The resolution was adopted on 28 July 2022 by a vote of member states with 161 in favor, 8 abstaining, and no opposition, with over 100 states co-sponsoring the resolution. The UN Human Rights Council had previously affirmed “The right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment” in October 2021. A General Assembly resolution is not legally binding but has immense political importance as a statement of principle and values.
This resolution is applauded by both human rights experts and advocates on climate change and sustainability as a monumental step forward in addressing the environmental crisis – affirming the indivisibility of human rights and of the well-being of humans and nature.
Explore the New Parliament Website
The Parliament of the World's Religions is excited to announce the launch of its new website. The revamped website offers a user friendly and dynamic platform for the work of the world's premier interfaith convening organization.
Join Us for “Nuclear Prayer Day 2022”
On 6 August 1945 at 8.15am, the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. This 6 August 2022, on the 77th anniversary of that horrific tragedy, people around the world will be joining in prayer for a future free from the threat of nuclear weapons.
The Parliament of the World’s Religions is one of the co-sponsors of Nuclear Prayer Day 2022, organized by our colleagues at Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (URI).
Join the Parliament in #ACommunityThrives Campaign
The Parliament of the World’s Religions is one of the non-profits participating in A Community Thrives, a program that supports community improvement ideas with grants up to $100K.
To qualify for a grant, the Parliament needs to meet a fundraising goal of $6,000 with support from the global interfaith movement. Please support the Parliament in our bid to receive A Community Thrives grant.
Propose a Program for the 2023 Parliament Convening
The Parliament of the World's Religions is calling for civic, spiritual, and grassroots changemakers from around the world to submit program proposals for the 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions taking place in-person in the city of Chicago.
The Parliament is accepting proposals for panels, presentations, workshops, performances, religious observances, art exhibits, and films that work towards a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
The work of the Parliament is only possible with the support from individuals like you.
The Early Bird Rate for the 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions saves you 40% off general admission.
Don't miss the world's premier interfaith Convening in the city of Chicago!
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Parliament of the World's Religions (PWR)
Address: 70 East Lake St., Ste 230 Chicago, IL 60601 USA
Tel: (312) 629-2990
Website: https://parliamentofreligions.org