Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday

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If India were to have patron saints, then perhaps we might say that Swami Vivekananda is the patron saint - or guru - of Inter-religious encounter, for he travelled to the Americas and participated in the inaugural Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893. We bring you excerpts from his speech on this occasion of the Birthday of Swami Vivekananda. (Vivekananda Jayanti)

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Declaration for the Dignity and Human Rights of Women

The 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City commenced with the Women's Assembly. The Parliament of the World's Religions has produced a Declaration for the Dignity and Human Rights of Women. We bring you the declaration along with its preamble and introduction. Readers may sign the Declaration. ... Read more...

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Declaration on War, Hate, Hate Speech and Violence

The 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City has considered violence in all its forms, in all walks of life. The Parliament of the World's Religions has produced a Declaration War, Hate, Hate Speech and Violence. We bring you the declaration with its observations and call to action. Readers may sign the Declaration. ... Read more...

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