{zphotos::48} “There is a dire need to incorporate human rights as a necessary subject in syllabi of our schools and colleges in order to equip future generations with basic human rights.” This was echoed by the Pakistan Provincial Minister for Human Rights, Minority Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Hon. Ijaz Alam Augustine, during the dialogue workshop […]
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On 25th June 2019, the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in partnership with the Inter-religious Committee of Panama and Arigatou International New York Office, organised a roundtable consultation with religious leaders in Panama to discuss the role of faith in upholding the rights of the child. Ms. Silvia Mazzarelli, the GNRC Coordinator in the Latin American and
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G20 INTERFAITH SUMMIT, TOKYO, JAPAN 7th June 2019 EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO A CHILDHOOD Theme: “Protecting and Nurturing Children in Today’s Challenging World: Actions worthy of the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child”
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G20 INTERFAITH SUMMIT, TOKYO, JAPAN7th June 2019 OPENING SESSIONFORUM THEME: People: Major Priorities for Human Development CHILDREN AND CLIMATE: THE MISSING LINKS
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The Secretary General, GNRC, Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, joined other leaders from across the world for the Sixth Annual G20 Interfaith Forum in Tokyo, Japan on 7th – 10th June 2019, in which the theme, “Peace, People, Planet: Pathways Forward,” was discussed. The forum convened two thousand (2,000) global religious, political, humanitarian, academic leaders and
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{zphotos::49} On 30th May 2019, the President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta joined Muslim faith leaders, representatives of faith-based organizations and government officials in advocating for peace and coexistence among people of different religions during an Iftar meeting organized by Jamia Mosque Nairobi. The President was accompanied by the Prime Minister of Yemen, H.E
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The Secretary General of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) and Member of the UN Faith Advisory Council, Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, joined senior representatives of national and local governments, civil society and NGOs, business leaders, academics, experts and other United Nations agencies to explore innovative ways to address urban sustainable development during
On 20th May 2019, the Secretary General, Dr. Ali attended a Round table Meeting of twenty five (25) sheikhs, selected from different parts of the country at Nairobi, Kenya. This was done during an Iftar dinner that brought together Muslim leaders and government officials. The purpose of the Roundtable meeting was to discuss the involvement
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Following the unfortunate series of suicide bombings on Easter Sunday this year, in which at least 250 people were killed, Sri Lanka experienced a wave of anti-Muslim riots that swept the island in apparent retaliation of the attack, claimed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) group. Communities now live
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GNRC–South Africa in partnership with Mavela Ikhaya Project and Religions for Peace organized the 2nd Peace Forum in Kwazulu Natal on 18th May 2019 and Durban on 20th May 2019. Forty eight (48) participants including children, young adults and mothers attended the forum in Mavela Ikhaya Project, Kwazulu Natal; while forty two (42) students from
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