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High-level convening today in Bangkok: “Faith Matters! in Development Financing” by #PaRD with the World Bank Group, during the #WBGMeetings. Faith and finance actors discuss how religious giving and faith-held assets can complement development finance. #FaithAndDevelopment

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A #PaRD delegation joined the @WorldBankGroup Civil Society Townhall during our Annual Forum. PaRD’s Head of Secretariat asked a question on scaling up collaboration between CSOs, incl. FBOs, and the WBG, highlighting faith-based actors’ deep local roots. #FBOs #CivilSociety

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Thank you to the contributors of our brochure, which highlights the impact of religious actors in global affairs and of #PaRD! At the GAM, representatives of many PaRD members shared their projects and highlighted the impact of PaRD in bringing them together. #FaithAndDevelopment

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Day 2 of the #PaRD GAM: Lessons from Food Security Activities. Debra Boudreaux (Tzu Chi), Opor Srisuwan (INEB) and Rolex Mwamba (IRCK) on turning ideas into action, and what it means for PaRD 2.0. Facilitated by Andres Martinez (JLI).

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“Religion in Global Affairs”: #PaRD launched its new brochure at the General Assembly of Members in Bangkok. Read how religious actors contribute to health, climate, gender equality, peace, and education: www.partner-religion-development.org/wp-content/u...

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

“Beyond Partnership: Faith in Development for the Next Decade”: the #PaRD General Assembly of Members has started in Bangkok. On 10-11 October, we gather and stay at Wat Saket, a Buddhist temple. #Bangkok #Religion #Sustainabledevelopment

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Pew Research Center’s annual study of religious freedom shows that the number of countries with high or very high levels of social hostilities involving religion rose sharply in 2023 - the third year in a row this has increased. 🔗 www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is also reflected in PaRD’s longstanding engagement with Indonesia. The Ministry of Religious Affairs is a member of #PaRD, and in 2025, PaRD leadership was honoured to be received by the Indonesian Minister.

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

"The most broadly based access to the developing world is through religious people, and so it is a tragedy if they are not embraced in the overall development process," says James Wolfensohn, former President of the World Bank. Watch: www.wvia.org/shows/religi...

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James Wolfensohn on Religion and Development

He fostered dialogue between international development specialists and religious leaders.

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A recent @weforum.org article by Katherine Marshall of PaRD member the World Faiths Development Dialogue examines how religious communities can help safeguard the common good in a time of significant global change and the rise of AI. Read the article here: www.weforum.org/stories/arti...

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Our idea of the common good is fracturing. Religion can help safeguard it

Longstanding notions of the common good are being upended. The pope's recent encyclical on AI was a reminder that religion should defend the most vulnerable.

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🌍The Interfaith Dialogue on Violent Extremism (iDove) has launched a new webpage. iDove is an intercontinental youth platform working on preventing violent extremism and strengthening social cohesion across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Learn more here: idove-network.com

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Frontpage - Project IDove

iDove is a platform of exchange and learning for youth working on preventing violent extremism (PVE) and building social cohesion.

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thomas Rachel: "Die Religionsfreiheit ist massiv unter Druck". Im Interview spricht der CDU-Politiker über Papst Leo XIV., die Lage der Religionsfreiheit weltweit und seine Sorge um die Christen im Heiligen Land: katholisch.de/artikel/6846...

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

„Der Glaube ist für viele Menschen sinnstiftend.“ Vier von fünf Menschen weltweit sind religiös. Über die Bedeutung von Religion und Religionsfreiheit spricht Thomas Rachel im Interview: www.welt-sichten.org/artikel/4513...

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„Der Glaube ist für viele Menschen sinnstiftend“

Vier von fünf Menschen auf diesem Planeten sind gläubig. Eine werteorientierte Außenpolitik kommt deshalb an der Religion nicht vorbei, sagt Thomas Rachel, Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Religio...

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

📽️ The recording of " #ReligionMatters! – Bridge Builders between Disruption and Hope" is now available. The panel explores how religious actors contribute to peace, human rights, and sustainable development in times of global disruption. Watch here: youtu.be/MTop6CRGInM

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Religion Matters! In Global Affairs. Bridge Builders Between Disruption and Hope. High-level Panel

YouTube video by PaRD

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#PaRD was pleased to contribute to the organization of the event “ #Religionmatters! Bridge-builders in Times of Disruption and Hope" in Berlin, bringing together experts from politics, civil society and faith communities. Read more here: www.partner-religion-development.org/religion-mat...

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Religion matters! in Global Affairs - International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development

Eight out of ten people worldwide identify with a religion. While institutionalised religion is declining in Europe, it is growing in Africa and Asia –

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#ReligionMatters! Bridge Builders between Disruption and Hope. Impressions from a successful event at @giz.de. Many thanks for the inspiring discussion: Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, ThomasRachel, Kamaruddin Amin, Maria Lucia Uribe, Esben Lunde Larsen and to the moderator Khushwant Singh.

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Call for Ideas for the Faith-Based Partnership for Food Security to contribute to the flagship initiative including: 🌱 the commitment to the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty 🤝 scaling up Nutrition Dialogues 🌍 mapping food security interventions Find the call here: 2cm.es/1ePKx

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

What an inspiring journey! At the #PaRD Annual Forum 2025 members reaffirm their shared vision and strenghtened the #partnerships for #sustainablechange, #peace, planet, and prosperity. Grateful for inspiring exchanges and shared commitment to advancing #religion and #sustainabledevelopment.

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

An inspiring day at the #PaRD Annual Forum in Istanbul! We explored how religious actors can join forces for transformative change, from local initiatives to global impact - for peace, people and prosperity. Stay tuned for more insights. #PaRDForum2025 #SustainableDevelopment #InterfaithDialogue

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

An inspiring start to #PaRD’s Annual Forum 2025! Members gathered today in Istanbul for the General Assembly — strengthening partnerships for peace, people, planet, and prosperity. 📸 Impressions from the day below. #PaRDForum2025 #SustainableDevelopment #InterfaithDialogue

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

PaRD's Annual Forum Oct. 6-9th in Istanbul!🎉 PaRD’s AF on Religion and Sustainable Development will convene governmental entities, mulitlateral organisations, academic institutions and civil society to shape policies amplifying the role of religious actors in the SDGs and enhancing their visibilty!

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Khushwant Singh, Head of the PaRD Secretariat, has authored a chapter in Religion & Development, titled “Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in Global Affairs: Learnings from the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development in Times of Polycrisis.” brill.com/view/journal...

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

📊 New Report (2025): Global Religious Landscape Shift From 2010–2020, Muslims grew fastest (+347M), while Christians remained largest but declined in share (28.8%). The religiously unaffiliated rose to 1.9B (24.2%). 🔗 Full report: www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...

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Nearly a quarter of the world’s population is religiously unaffiliated

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

As part of the EU/UNFPA ‘Stop FGM NOW!’ project, a new AI platform in Kenya tracks FGM cutters and alerts responders in real time. Developed with grassroots groups, it will scale across Africa by 2026. 🔗 mailchi.mp/globalmediac...

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Artificial Intelligence used to track cutters on new #FrontlineEndingFGM Digital Platform

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

At #Ethiopias Faith Leaders’ Conference, President Selassie, Ambassador Hailu from #URI and #PaRD member #IRCE's Sec. Gen. Tagele highlighted the importance of #interfaith harmony and contributions by religious organisations for a prosperous and peaceful #Africa www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Lv...

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Faith Leaders Conference

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PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Yesterday, experts met at the @bmz.de "Thementeam" on Religion for Sustainable Development. The discussion focused on the positive contributions of religious actors to the #SDGs, as well as to peace and social cohesion – including in South Sudan and Ukraine.

PaRD @pard-international.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

We’re excited to join BlueSky! At PaRD, we bring together governments, multilateral entities, civil society, and faith-based actors to advance sustainable development. Let’s build bridges across faiths – together for a peaceful world! Follow us for updates! #ReligionAndDevelopment #PaRD #Interfaith