African Council of Religious Leaders
@acrl_rfp
The African Council of Religious Leaders – Religions for Peace (ACRL–RfP) is the largest and most representative multi-religious interfaith platform in Africa.
On 16th, July 1945, The first nuclear bomb (The Trinity Test) was detonated. 🕯️80 years on the after-math Cancer. Displacement. Fear. The fallout still lingers. A future built on fear betrays Our Shared Humanity. In #SharedSacredWorldview, All life is sacred. #SSW #NuclearBan


Engaging faith leaders is vital in ending FGM. From the June 2025 Nairobi Conference, here's the Regional Interfaith Strategy and report to End Harmful Practices. drive.google.com/file/d/1SCy4Q3… drive.google.com/file/d/1SHxoVE… #EndFGM #Pamojatukomesheukeketaji
"How can we meaningfully further the SDGs when existing political structures primarily sustain a minority? If we are to achieve them, then there must be unity at the grassroots level to exact fundamental change at the governmental level." @FKuriaKagema during #HLPF2025 @UNECOSOC
Nakfa Sub-Zone Declares Free of FGM As a result of a rigorous awareness campaign to eradicate harmful practices, Nakfa sub-zone has officially declared itself free of female genital mutilation (FGM). At the declaration event, Mr. Yakob Idris, administrator of the sub-zone,…
🌍✨ Honouring #MadibaDay with 67 minutes of interfaith prayers for Ubuntu, peace, unity & hope. Hosted by @ReligionsPeace, AU Interfaith, & Global Interfaith – An Emissary Program. 📺 Watch: youtu.be/orTm1GYjdhQ @acrl_rfp @religions4peace
Friday’s #MandelaDay is an opportunity to honour Mandela's commitment to freedom, justice & equality. Each of us can learn from & be inspired by Nelson Mandela’s legacy, and take action to achieve a better future for all people. un.org/en/events/mand…
Earlier this month in Tokyo | Representing @acrl_rfp , @FKuriaKagema joined global religious leaders at the 3rd Tokyo Peace Roundtable to affirm that #Peace is possible — even amid war. 🎥 Watch Dr. Kuria's remarks: youtu.be/rL7ozployKs?si… #DifferentFaithsCommonAction
🕊️ Prayers for Peace: Madiba Day 2025 🌍 18 July | 10:00–11:00 AM (SAST) | Online on Zoom In the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of peace, justice, and unity, join us for an hour of interfaith prayers and reflections for peace in South Africa, Africa, and the world. @acrl_rfp
Join us on July 11, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EAT for a webinar hosted by @FaithToActionNet! Learn how to craft impactful success stories and showcase your program’s achievements. Don’t miss out—Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #Storytelling #Impact #Webinar
@acrl_rfp honors the torchbearers of #peace, #Dialogue, & faith-driven transformation. Recently NIREC held virtual awards to shine a light on champions building bridges across belief systems, one conversation at a time. #DifferentFaithsCommonAction Watch: youtu.be/PmShBdsJ9v0?si…
#FaithInAction Le conseil interreligieux du Mali (CIP Mali) élève sa voix pour protéger l'avenir. #EndChildAbuse #ProtectChildren #FaithinAction #EndFGM #ENDCM 🇲🇱✊🏾
"All life is sacred." This core conviction resonated at the #TokyoPeaceRoundtable as religious leaders jointly called for unconditional ceasefires&pledged to guide communities through the sacred journey of reconciliation. 👉The final statement: rfp.org/a-collective-c…
Just ended the #TokyoPeaceRoundtable. Over 30 global religious leaders united to champion forgiveness & immediate ceasefires worldwide. As @Religions4Peace SG, I affirmed peace as a "persistent choice" – a daily commitment to dialogue, courage, & cooperation. Let's act for peace!
@irck_info joins @MOH_Kenya @UNICEFKenya , @WHOKenya @gavi & media houses in rallying support for the national Typhoid & Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign (July 5–14). Faith leaders will be key in mobilizing communities for vaccine uptake. #FaithsForVaccines
#Africa #religion #FaithInAction #interfaith #gender #environment
@acrl_rfp convened a timely roundtable on thhe 23rd-25th June at the #ACUNS2025 Annual Meeting, "#GenderInclusive Ecological Solutions for sustainable peace & development in Africa." A rich, multi-sector dialogue at the intersection of faith, gender, & environment. 🌍🕊️ Thread