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One World: One Humanity
The 2026 global convening of faith leaders in New York — affirming shared humanity, moral leadership, and practical cooperation.
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The 2026 Global ConveningOne World: One Humanity
One World: One Humanity
A gathering of the world’s most respected faith leaders — convened to offer hope, moral clarity, and a shared voice in a moment that asks more of us all.
August 29, 2026·New York City
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“To bring the spiritual resources of the world's religious traditions to the work of peace, justice, and the healing of conflicts.”
From our charter · Millennium World Peace Summit · UN General Assembly · 2000
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Founded at the UN's Millennium World Peace Summit in 2000, the World Council of Religious Leaders convenes faith leaders across 14 traditions in support of peace and the work of the United Nations — aiming to serve as a model and guide for a community of world religions in the pursuit of peace, justice, and mutual understanding.
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“The problem oftentimes is not with the faith, but with the faithful. This is the most inspiring gathering.”
Kofi Annan · Secretary-General of the United Nations
Millennium World Peace Summit, 2000
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One World, One Humanity speakers announced
The Council confirms an initial group of faith leaders convening this August in New York for the global summit.
February 2026
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Essay
Passover, leadership, and the urgency of moral clarity
Bawa Jain reflects on the responsibility of religious leaders to offer conscience and hope in a fractured age.
April 2026
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Standing in solidarity: condemning hate against the San Diego mosque
The Council joins faith communities in condemning acts of hatred and reaffirming our shared dignity.
January 2026
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