World Interfaith Harmony Week Observance at the United Nations

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Observance at the United Nations – Theme: Faith and Spiritual Leadership to Combat Stigma and Conflict During Pandemic Recovery.

Summary:
An interfaith dialogue to continue commitment to advance the cause of developing a culture of peace and harmony by bringing together faith and spiritual leaders to motivate people of the world.
Description:

Theme: Faith and Spiritual Leadership to Combat Stigma and Conflict During Pandemic Recovery.

An interfaith dialogue to continue commitment to advance the cause of developing a culture of peace and harmony by bringing together faith and spiritual leaders to motivate people of the world. At this event, leaders will bring their moral and spiritual authority to bear on the need for solidarity and cooperation among peoples and nations of the world, to control the scourge of COVID-19 with resources available and shared equitably.

  • Opening performance
  • Opening Prayers
  • Statements from Main Member State sponsors, including the main Member States sponsor, the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, and other Member State co-sponsors
  • Music interlude
  • Statements/presentations from several faith leaders
  • Performance: e.g., by music groups, dance, Indigenous group
  • [Continued] statements/presentations by faith leaders
  • Performance
  • Q&A from attendees
  • Presentation of a statement after the event (to be distributed widely)
  • Closing performance

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