Religious Leaders Unite for Climate Peace in Solidarity with Refugees

Religious Leaders Unite for Climate Peace in Solidarity with Refugees

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Tue, 12/05/2023 - 17:39

Religious leaders will gather on12 December for an event inked to the Global Refugee Forum. The programme is hosted by the UNHCR, the World Council of Churches (WCC), and Religions for Peace (RfP) at the Ecumenical Centre, Geneva.

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Photo: Albin Hillert

The Global Refugee Forum, the world ’ s largest international gathering on refugees, will take place from 13-15 December in Geneva, along with linked events such as this gathering of religious leaders.

The purpose of the gathering is to build on the strong contributions and collaboration among religious leaders through inter-religious dialogue.

Building on significant faith-based engagement and efforts at COP28, the event will continue to build inter-religious synergies for solidarity and support for climate-related displacement, allowing religious leaders and faith actors to share their individual and collective commitments.

The event will open with an inter-religious ceremony and a tree planting for peace in solidarity with refugees. This portion of the…