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2025 UN World Interfaith Harmony Week Prizes

March 25, 20252025 UN World Interfaith Harmony Week Prizes The UN WIHW Winners 2013-2025 Published 3:16 AM GMT, March 24, 2025 Share Announcing the 2025 Winners of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week. AMMAN, JORDAN, March 24, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / — The 2025 HM King Abdullah II UN World Interfaith Harmony Week Prizes On September 23rd 2010, HM King Abdullah II of Jordan introduced a World Interfaith Harmony Week at the Plenary Session of the 65th UN General Assembly in New York. This resolution was adopted by the UN on October 20, 2010, and the first week of February, every year, has been declared a UN World Interfaith Harmony Week. The 2025 Prize Winners are: First Prize Human Fraternity and Interfaith Dialogue – A Factor of International Solidarity International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan (IIAU) Uzbekistan Report 56 – Final Report on The Week of Scientific, Cultural, Educational, and Sports Events in Celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025 The UNESCO Chair in Comparative Study of World ...

World Interfaith Harmony and Nigeria’s Religious Tolerance

March 13, 2025By Bennett Atumah The United Nations (UN) World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW),  is observed in the first week of February every year. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in October 2010 through Resolution A/RES/65/5, in the 65th Assembly. The WIHW aims to foster mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among people of different faiths. Over the past 15 years, the week has been marked with interfaith dialogues, conferences, community service projects, peace walks, and cultural exchanges, all designed to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and nurture a culture of mutual respect. The initiative traces its roots to a proposal by King Abdullah II of Jordan in September 2010, urging people worldwide to express the teachings of their faiths about tolerance and respect for other religions. The WIHW calls on governments, religious organisations, and civil society groups to promote interfaith dialogue as a means of preventing conflicts and fostering peaceful coexistence. Faith, a system of beliefs and practices, ...

Thailand: Religious Youth Service

February 26, 2025 Feb 25, 2025 By YSP Thailand Starting in 2010, the United Nations declared the first week of February each year “the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week” to promote understanding, harmony, and cooperation among people of different religions, beliefs, and faiths to achieve tangible results, which is another important dimension of a culture of peace. The Universal Peace Federation Thailand is aware of this and conducts activities to bring about “Peace” to promote love, understanding, unity, respect, and cooperation beyond the boundaries of race, ethnicity, religion, language, and ideology. Therefore, in collaboration with the Youth and Students for Peace Foundation (IAYSP), we organized a Religious Youth Service (RYS) 1-day camp to commemorate the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025 on February 15, 2025. 70 participants from 3 religions, including junior high school, high school, and university students, as well as the general public. gathered in the UPF Peace Embassy in Bangkok to learn about different faith traditions. The opening ceremony in ...

Commemorating World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025: GPF Nigeria Promotes Unity and Belonging through Interfaith Collaboration

February 26, 2025Every year, from February 1-7, the world observes World Interfaith Harmony Week, a time dedicated to fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among people of different faiths and religious traditions. In 2025, Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria led in advancing this mission through two key activities: an advocacy visit to the Kaduna State Peace Commission (KSPC) and a live radio interaction on Liberty Radio, Kaduna. These engagements aimed at fostering interfaith dialogue, strengthening social cohesion, and emphasizing the need for religious tolerance in Nigeria under the theme, “Everyone Belongs: Celebrating Diversity and Fostering Belonging.” On February 6, 2025, GPF Nigeria, led by its Country Director, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, conducted the advocacy visit to KSPC. The delegation comprised leaders from Christianity (Christian Association of Nigeria – CAN), Islam (Jama’atu Nasril Islam – JNI), and Hinduism (International Society for Krishna Consciousness – ISKCON). The visit marked a significant step toward broadening interfaith dialogue beyond the traditional Christian-Muslim framework to include other faith ...

STATEMENT BY THE PATRIARCHS AND HEADS OF CHURCHES IN JERUSALEM

February 18, 2025February 16, 2025 by Admin The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a plea defending the dignity and presence of the People of Gaza.   A HUMANITARIAN PLEA FROM THE CHURCHES OF JERUSALEM: DEFENDING THE DIGNITY AND PRESENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF GAZA Jerusalem, the Holy Land February 14, 2025 As custodians of the Christian faith and conscience in this sacred land, we raise our voices in sorrow and steadfast resolve in the face of the ongoing suffering in Gaza. The devastation that has unfolded before the eyes of the world is a profound moral and humanitarian tragedy. Thousands of innocent lives have been lost, and entire communities stand in ruin, with the most vulnerable— children, the elderly, and the sick—enduring unimaginable hardship. Amid this anguish, we are compelled to speak against the grave threat of mass displacement, an injustice that strikes at the very heart of human dignity. The people of Gaza, families who have lived for ...

Chief Imam commends AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana for organizing a historic World Interfaith Harmony Week

February 18, 2025Chief Imam commends AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana for organizing a historic World Interfaith Harmony Week The National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has commended executives and members of the AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana for organising the 2025 edition of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week in the country. The United Nations General Assembly declared the first week of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010 to promote dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among people of different faiths. The commemoration of the 2025 edition of the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week in Ghana for the first time since the inception of the week-long global event in 2010 was spearheaded by the AcrossFaiths Foundation Ghana. The week-long event, observed globally from 1st to 7th February annually aims to foster peace, unity, and cooperation among people of different faiths. The commemorative activities come at a time when the world is grappling with religious tensions and environmental crises, underscoring the significance of interfaith ...

First Annual Interfaith Crawl of Nashville Builds Bridges of Peace and Unity Among Faith Communities – Cloud PR Wire

February 16, 2025Nashville, Tennessee, 15th February 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, The first-ever Interfaith Crawl of Nashville was held in honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week, bringing together people of diverse faith traditions for a day of learning, connection, and friendship. This unique event visited four of Nashville’s prominent houses of worship: the Islamic Center of Tennessee, the Church of Scientology, The Temple: Congregation Ohabai Shalom, and the Sri Ganesha Temple. The event was met with resounding success, drawing participants from all walks of life who came together with open minds and hearts to learn about their neighbors’ faiths. Through guided tours, personal stories, and shared dialogue, attendees deepened their understanding of each religion and found common ground that fostered respect and mutual appreciation. Participants were particularly moved by the warm hospitality at each location, which included opportunities to observe sacred spaces, ask questions, and enjoy refreshments. The atmosphere of friendship was palpable, creating a sense of peace and unity that transcended religious differences. “This event was ...

Use diversity to unite, not divide

February 16, 2025Nation Sunday, 16 Feb 2025 On the ground: Aaron Ago (fourth from the right) at the Jejak Harmoni programme in conjunction with the World Interfaith Harmony Week celebration at the Al-Hidayah Mosque in Sentul. — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Views on religion must be expressed with care as freedom of expression is not a ticket or an excuse to insult or belittle the religious beliefs of others, says National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said spreading fake news or provocative statements about religion can worsen the situation and create racial tension. “As a country rich in diversity, we cannot deny that differences exist in various aspects of life. “However, we must see these differences as strengths and not weaknesses. “This diversity should not be a dividing line, but rather the basis for a society that is inclusive and respectful,” he said at the launch of Jejak Harmoni programme in conjunction with World Interfaith Harmony Week yesterday. The event was ...