Preparations Continue in Washington for the 11th World Assembly of Religions for Peace
The latest meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the 11th World Assembly of Religions for Peace, held in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, concluded in Washington. The meeting took place on 19–20 October at the office of the New Alliance of Virtue. Religions for Peace Europe was represented by its President, Prof. Genti Kruja.
The Assembly will take place in Abu Dhabi in December 2027, marking the first time it will be held in the Arabian Gulf region. Under the theme “An Alliance of Virtues for the Flourishing of the Sacred”, it will bring together religious leaders from around the world to strengthen cooperation in the service of peace and human dignity.
Discussions focused on the Assembly’s message, key themes and programme, as well as the preparation of its final declaration and follow-up on the commitments that emerge from it. Participants emphasised the need to translate shared values into concrete initiatives, recognising and supporting the work of religious communities in education, humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding.
Particular attention was given to conveying a shared message of hope and solidarity, and to rejecting the use of religion to promote violence and division.
