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| Oct 17, 2026 | G20 Interfaith Forum Turns Faith into Action on Trafficking, Hunger and Mental Health, and Homelessness | G20 Interfaith Forum
After the sessions, participants of many faiths worked side by side with volunteers and students at a service project organized by the Turtle Shelter Project.
There are lots of problems in the world we can’t solve, but ... |
| Oct 16, 2026 | G20 Interfaith Forum Opening Ceremony Draws Largest Gathering of Interfaith Leaders in Utah History | Senior leaders of seven faith traditions addressed the Opening Ceremony at the Historic Tabernacle at Temple Square
As faith leaders, we share a moral responsibility to act. We must imagine a world of sacred shared flourishing.”
— Dr. Franc... |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Gov. Spencer Cox, Gov. David Beasley and Martin Luther King III Kick Off G20 Interfaith Forum Ask All to Disagree Better | G20 Interfaith Forum
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley and Martin Luther King III urged faith communities to lead the way out of an era of contempt.
I could have easily chosen to hate, but I’m so grateful for w... |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Leaders of World Faiths Open First U.S. G20 Interfaith Forum at Salt Lake City’s Historic Tabernacle | G20 Interfaith Forum
Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa will deliver the opening keynote address
Senior leaders of seven faith traditions will share one stage at the Historic Tabernacle at Temple Square this Thursday, October 15
We ... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | AI Experts Debate Whether Artificial Intelligence Becomes Civilization’s Destroyer or Its Savior | IF20
Final webinar of the eight-part AI Webinar Series on Thursday, August 20
Artificial Intelligence is currently being described as both the destroyer and savior of civilization.”
— Dr. Marianna Richardson, IF20WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STAT... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Faith Leaders and AI Policy Experts Say Education Must Protect What Machines Cannot Replace | IF20
The free webinar will be held Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 12 PM EDT (10 AM MDT / 9 AM PDT / 5 PM BST)
AI has extraordinary potential to expand what is possible in education, but we must remember that our goal should not be to make st... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Human Flourishing Must Be the Compass Guiding AI, Panel to Argue | IF20
The webinar, "AI and Human Flourishing" will ask how technology can be designed to expand human agency, empathy, and dignity rather than replace them.
AI will change much, but it need not diminish us. Our task is to understan... |
| Jul 11, 2026 | AI Scholars to Examine Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Peacebuilding | G20 Interfaith Forum
The webinar, “AI and Peacebuilding,” is part of IF20’s ongoing “AI and Human Flourishing” webinar series.
By itself, AI will not solve conflict; neither will it build peace, but it can contribute to human-led efforts to... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | As the AI Boom Accelerates, Global Experts on Faith, and Sustainability Ask Whether AI Can Coexist with the Planet | G20 Interfaith Forum
The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) will host “AI and the Planet” on July 9
The commercial interests aggressively selling AI applications are leading us to a fatal technology dependency, which could then be exploited for en... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Faith Scholars and AI Experts Build Benchmarks to Measure How Artificial Intelligence Represents Religion | G20 Interfaith Forum
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the G20 Interfaith Forum will host “AI and Benchmarks,” the third webinar in its eight-part series on AI and Human Flourishing.
AI benchmarks provide a mechanism to quantitatively assess multi... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Using AI for Good: AI and Translation | IF20
G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) and the International Academy of Multicultural Cooperation (IAMC) want to focus on a positive aspect of AI: AI and Translation.
Several hundreds of languages have over a million speakers and are not supporte... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Religious Leaders and AI Experts Launch Summer Series on 'AI and Human Flourishing' | IF20
Religious Leaders and AI Experts Launch Summer Series on “AI and Human Flourishing.” This eight-part webinar series will spotlight AI international scholars.
Religious leaders and groups are vital in ensuring we take a better path for ... |
| May 25, 2026 | 'The Sun and Wind Are Willing': Faith and Indigenous Leaders Make Moral Case for Energy Justice | IF20
A panel of faith leaders, Indigenous voices, and global advocates will argue that the world’s failure to deliver energy security.
As human energy needs continue to grow, we must remember to ground ourselves in spiritual teachings conne... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | G20 Interfaith Forum Announces Annual Summit in Salt Lake City, October 15–17, 2026 | G20 Interfaith Forum
G20 Interfaith Forum will bring together faith leaders, scholars, and policymakers in Salt Lake City, October 15-17, 2026.
This forum represents an important opportunity to ensure that faith perspectives contribute mean... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Indigenous Leaders and Scholars Discuss the Ecological and Cultural Costs of Amazon’s Africa Headquarters in Cape Town | IF20
Amazon’s Africa Headquarters in Cape Town and its ecological costs for Indigenous People
The construction of Amazon’s Africa headquarters in Cape Town is a striking example of ecological costs to the Global South while value is created... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Trade Enforcement Experts Sound Alarm on Supply Chain as Global Forced Labor Persists Despite Record Penalties | IF20
Experts are questioning whether current trade ban strategies are creating meaningful change or merely pushing exploitation deeper underground.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Palermo Protocol on human trafficking, the G20 Interfait... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Global Leaders of Faith and Policy Unite Under the Banner of 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability' | G20 South Africa 2025
IF20
From August 10–14, 2025, the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) will host its flagship annual gathering in Cape Town, South Africa.
Together, we commit to uplifting the most vulnerable in society, bringing hope, and prog... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Faith Leaders Unite to Combat Religious Tensions Dividing Communities and Families | IF20
G20 South Africa 2025
A powerful discussion on healing religious divisions that are fracturing communities across South Africa
Freedom of religion is shared equally by all faiths and increasingly creates opportunities for diverse faith... |
| May 26, 2025 | Experts Discuss How Support Services for Human Trafficking Survivors Are Adapting to New Challenges | IF20
G20 South Africa 2025
The G20 Interfaith Forum Working Group on Human Trafficking, in partnership with Praeveni Global, continues its monthly webinar series.
No one can do everything. Everyone can do something.”
— Ather M. Jeffery Bayh... |
| May 13, 2025 | Ethiopian President Calls Interfaith Dialogue a Practical Force for Progress at G20 Interfaith Ethiopia Conference | G20 South Africa 2025
H.E. Taye Atske Selassie, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Landmark two-day conference that places Africa's faith communities at the center of global efforts to advance the Sustainable Developme... |
| May 6, 2025 | G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, South Africa on August 10-14 | G20 South Africa 2025
IF20 South Africa
Ubuntu in Action: Focus on Vulnerable Communities
The Cape Town event is inspired by G20 South Africa’s theme, “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability“ and the overarching African philosophy of Ubuntu.”... |
| May 6, 2025 | Commemorating the 2025 World Interfaith Harmony Week and Welcoming the African Union as a G20 Member | IF20 South Africa
G20 South Africa 2025
May 13-14, 2025 Conference on Africa’s Faith Communities in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, the AU Agenda 2063 and G20 South Africa’s 2025 Process
This is an annual interfaith conference ... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Experts Examine the Power of Corporate Governance in Combating Modern Slavery | G20 Interfaith Forum
The virtual discussion will address the critical role corporations play in preventing and addressing human trafficking.
Corporate leadership recognizes the human impact that companies have and their ability to build a b... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Experts Examine Human Trafficking and Labor Exploitation in the Fishing Industry | G20 Interfaith Forum
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Palermo Protocol, the virtual discussion will address concerns about exploitation of workers in the fishing industry
In the fishing industry, the fish often have more protections than... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | G20 Leaders Make Historic Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking Following Faith-Based Advocacy | G20 Social
Kevin Hyland speaking for IF20 at the G20 Social
Advocating for Human Trafficking Eradication
In a victory for anti-trafficking, the G20 Leaders' Declaration has committed to "eradicating forced labor, ending modern slavery ... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Ukraine and Russia: The Causes of the Conflict, Diplomacy, and Possibilities for Peace | G20 Interfaith Forum
Examining the complex dimensions of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the vital role of diplomacy in achieving peace
It is imperative that peace be found as soon as possible both to reduce the worsening damage and to rest... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Experts Explore Impact of Colonization on Indigenous Peoples of the Americas | A discussion on the history and current state of Indigenous Peoples in America
Indigenous peoples continue to face systemic racism, yet there has been a global resurgence of Indigenous knowledge. ”
— Ja:no's Bowen, Director of Seneca Langua... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | G20 Interfaith Forum Concludes in Brasilia with Strong Commitment to Inclusive Global Solutions | G20 Interfaith Forum
G20 Social
The G20 Interfaith Forum 2024 concluded today after three days of intensive dialogue and collaboration, bringing together attendees from 63 countries.
We've really tried to implement the motto of not leaving ... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | G20 Interfaith Forum Continues in Brasilia with Powerful Calls for Action on Global Issues | G20 Interfaith Forum
The second day of the G20 Interfaith Forum 2024 saw continued engagement from religious leaders, policymakers, and civil society on pressing global challenges.
I believe that each one of us has an essential role in our ... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | G20 Interfaith Forum Launches in Brasilia with Urgent Call for Environmental Action and Global Cooperation | G20 Interfaith Forum
The G20 Interfaith Forum 2024 officially commenced today, bringing together religious leaders, policymakers, and civil society to address global challenges.
Imagine the change we can create if we all join our voices. We... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | The Well-Being of the Planet and Its People: Global Leaders to Converge in Brasilia for G20 Interfaith and PaRD Forums | G20 Interfaith Forum
G20 Social
International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development
The forum, themed "Leave No One Behind: The Well-Being of the Planet and Its People," will take place from August 19-22, 2024
The Gr... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Global Experts Unite to Combat Modern Slavery's $236 Billion Shadow Economy | G20 Social
G20 Interfaith Forum
In a world where modern slavery continues to thrive, the Human Trafficking Working Group of the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) is taking action.
I believe that G20 nations should collectively be investing USD $3... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Environment, Sustainability, and Religion: Exploring their Intersection | G20 Social
G20 Interfaith Forum
The discussions during the Manaus workshops touched on real life, immediate challenges and, to a lesser extent, heartening opportunities.
Too many assume falsely that religious communities have little to add ... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Indigenous and African-descent Religious Leaders meet in Belém, Brazil to discuss issues with IF20, part of G20 Social | G20 Interfaith Forum
G20 Social
The focus of the discussions was on the G20 Brazil Presidency’s priorities, including G20 Social, and their relevance to these distinctive communities.
This set of guidelines...has the potential to fill a gap... |
| May 7, 2024 | Indigenous Wisdom and Indigenous Communities Offer Help in the Effort to Save Mother Earth | G20 Interfaith Forum
Indigenous climate activists and scholars shine a light on what the sacred values and traditional wisdom of Indigenous communities can offer our planet.
The need is to to bring Indigenous stewardship and ways of thinkin... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | G20 Interfaith Forum Brings the Voice of Faith to the Globe’s Toughest Issues | G20 Interfaith Forum
The event will be a joint effort with the International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD).
The gathering offers the opportunity to harness the transformative potential of religion and faith-base... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | The African Indigenous Philosophy of Ubuntu | G20 Interfaith Forum
A gathering of scholars and philosophers of traditional Southern African thought and philosophy
What constrained so many to choose to forgive rather than to demand retribution, to be magnanimous and ready to forgive rat... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Nationalism and Politicized Religion are Causing Problems in the Balkans | Webinar regarding nationalism and politicized religions are increasing instances of nationalist-driven religious discrimination in the Balkans.
The political symbiosis of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the resurgent Serbian nationalist mov... |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Manifestation of Neo-colonialism – The Case of Cacao and the Dark Secret of Chocolate | G20 Interfaith Forum
The panel of experts will address long-term challenges on Thursday, June 8 at 11 AM PT, 12 PM MT, 2 PM ET, and 8 PM CET. Register: https://bit.ly/case-of-cacao
The current reality of the global cocoa trade – and the inj... |
| Feb 21, 2023 | ‘Religicide’ recognized as a new form of human rights violation | G20 Interfaith Forum
A newly Released Book on "Religicide" sheds light on a newly categorized form of human rights violation.
The fast spread of religion-related violence should alarm us all. Collective action and courage are need... |
| Dec 9, 2022 | The G20 Interfaith Forum Launches its 2023 Agenda | The IF20 Forum will reflect on the global agenda that the G20 Summit tackled in Bali and will look ahead to the agendas that face world communities in 2023.
Looking to the year 2023, the Forum opens an inclusive process that focuses on the ... |
| Nov 29, 2022 | INTERNATIONAL FAITH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WILL GATHER IN ABU DHABI TO SHAPE G20 AGENDA | The Forum on “Engaging Faith Communities: G20 Agendas and Beyond” will be held in Abu Dhabi from the 12th-13th December 2022.
This will be a vital meeting for planning and shaping the agenda for the G20 Interfaith Forum in India for 2023.”
... |
| Sep 13, 2022 | New Date: Hindu Leaders Discuss Rising Discrimination in Western Countries on September 15 | G20 Interfaith Forum
The ARI of IF20 is gathering expert members of Hindu communities to discuss increasing discrimination against Hindus in Western Europe and North America.
In a pluralistic society, everyone must be respected regardless o... |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Indigenous Leaders Discuss Expectations for Pope’s Visit to Canada to Address Residential School Atrocities | G20 Interfaith Forum
Pope is expected to reiterate an apology for the Catholic Church’s role in the “deplorable abuses” at Canadian Residential Schools. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 24, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Anti-Racism Initiative... |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Experts Discuss New Report on Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim Hate | G20 Interfaith Forum
Prominent Muslim academics who work in the interfaith and anti-hate spaces will also share their perspectives on historical trends of Islamophobia in the West
From women having their hijabs ripped off to workplace racis... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Religious Leaders Put Aside Differences to Find Solutions to Problems in the Americas | G20 Interfaith Forum
Approximately 70 prominent religious leaders and academic experts will join to discuss urgent issues in the Americas over the course of the two-day forum.
Our goal is to have FIDELA become a fixture of all future Summit... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Religious Leaders Put Aside Differences to Find Solutions to Problems in the Americas | G20 Interfaith Forum
Approximately 70-80 prominent religious leaders and academic experts will join to discuss urgent issues in the Americas over the course of the two-day forum.
Just as the Summit of the Americas demonstrates a desire for ... |
| May 5, 2022 | Prominent Leaders and Scholars Discuss Current Manifestations of Antisemitism | G20 Interfaith Forum
The virtual meeting will clearly articulate antisemitism as a form of racism, and part of humanity’s ongoing propensity to divide people from one another.
Antisemitism, beyond being among the oldest and ugliest manifest... |
