European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL
The European Council of Religious Leaders (ECRL) brings together senior religious leaders from Europe’s historical religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam together with Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and Zoroastrians.
ECRL is one of five regional Interreligious Councils within the Religions for Peace global network. Religions for Peace – accredited to the United Nations – is the world’s largest and most representative multi-religious coalition advancing common action for peace since 1970.
Expert Consultation on Countering Hate Speech: Findings
Hate speech is a serious problem in Europe and has only been exacerbated by COVID-19. Tackling the problem effectively is complex and requires long-term engagement to stop the cycle of alienation. In this context, the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) and the...
Supporting Irish Church Leaders call for unified political response to address violence and community tensions
ECRL President Rev. Dr Thomas Wipf, Secretary General Dr Mark Owen along with ECRL's Vice Presidents state their support for the open letter of The Church Leaders Group (Ireland): THE CHURCH LEADERS GROUP (IRELAND) PRESS...
An Urgent Appeal to Deescalate Violence on the Streets in Myanmar
Religions for Peace Europe support the official statement published 21 February 2021 With deep distress, Religions for Peace Myanmar, and Religions for Peace International, on behalf of all its regional and national entities, including Religions for Peace Europe,...
Last Rites for COVID-19 Victims
ECRL supports the recent statement from the Sri Lanka Council of Religions for Peace, concerning the Last Rites for COVID-19 Victims. Click here to read the statement.
Expert Consultation on Countering Hate Speech: Findings
Hate speech is a serious problem in Europe and has only been exacerbated by COVID-19. Tackling the problem effectively is complex and requires long-term engagement to stop the cycle of alienation. In this context, the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) and the...
Standing Together Against Violence in the Name of Religion – Religions for Peace Europe on the terrorist attacks in France and Austria
Like all acts of senseless and inhumane violence, the recent attacks and murders carried out in France and Austria are a source of immeasurable sadness for the members of the European Council of Religious Leaders, the National Interreligious Councils, and the whole...
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Following recent disturbances in Northern Ireland, the Church Leaders Group has written an open letter to political leaders in Northern Ireland, the Governments of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the European Union.... You can read it in full here:
https://www.ireland.anglican.org/news/10576/church-leaders-call-for-unified
Northern Ireland: Churches urge politicians to uphold Good Friday Agreement - Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-04/northern-ireland-catholic-anglican-churches-politicans-good-frid.html
Irish Church Leaders call for unified political response to address violence and community tensions
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