On November 17th, Arigatou International- Prayer and Action held a discussion with leading child rights experts and religious leaders on the topic of violence against children, to commemorate the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, which coincides with the Universal Children’s Day (November 20). The Forum on Religious Ideals and Leadership, held in […]
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Last month, for the International Day of Peace, I wrote about how crucial it is that we build a world where every child can grow up free from violence, safe and sound. But war and armed conflict are not the only forms of violence destroying the precious lives of our children. In fact, it can
A massive earthquake has devastated children and families in Nepal, claiming the lives of nearly 4,000 people according to the latest count. Over 6,500 people are reported to be injured during and in the aftermath of the earthquake.
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Welcome to our resources page! Here you can find a series of resources specific to youth and religious leaders, as well as other useful tools about child rights and how to address the issue of violence against children. Resources for Youth Resources for Religious Leaders Downloadable Resources
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Special Event Organized on the Occasion of World Interfaith Harmony Week by the President of the United Nations General Assembly and the Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations | Friday, February 6, 2015
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Former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, Former Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF
Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam Read More »
Fellow in Interfaith Relations at Hartford Seminary in Connecticut
Rev. Dr. Hans Ucko Read More »
Deputy Director of the External Affairs Department of the Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation Group, Rissho Kosei-Kai
Rev. Keiichi Akagawa Read More »
International Coordinator, Pastoral da Criança
Dr. Nelson Arns Neumann Read More »
Vice Chancellor, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Swami Atmapriyananda Read More »
Professor and Chair, Religion Department, Saint Olaf College
Prof. Anantanand Rambachan Read More »
Secretary General of the Christian-Muslim Committee for Dialogue
Dr. Mohammad Sammak Read More »
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children
Ms. Marta Santos Pais Read More »
Executive Secretary, International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Mr. Somboon Chungprampree Read More »
We can make a difference. Our challenge is to end the silence, to stop violence against children. We invite you to learn more about how you can be a part of the Prayer and Action movement today. Featured Document How Prayer Can Help Build a Better World for Children View
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