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Role of Religion
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Role of Religion
Many religions celebrate Diwali. Here are the stories behind the festival
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. The festival lasts five days and the story behind the festival differs for each of the three religions.
Role of Religion
How followers of the world's religions have changed over time
The amount of people following specific faiths across the world is changing; Christianity will remain the largest religious group if current trends continue.
Gender Inequality
All-women Islamic choir smashes gender taboos in Egypt
Although the group faces a great deal of criticism and gender discrimination, the women are persisting with their art and working to inspire others.
Global Health
This is what the Pope said during his first post-surgery appearance
Pope Francis was watched by hundreds of cheering people who gathered below, as he read his weekly prayer from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli hospital.
LGBTI Inclusion
Faith leaders are taking a stand against LGBT+ discrimination
Almost 400 global multi-faith religious leaders are calling for countries to overturn bans on same-sex relations and end LGBT+ conversion therapy.
COVID-19
COVID-19: The role of faith leaders in rebuilding the post-pandemic world
The COVID-19 Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs will support the work of faith leaders and entrepreneurs to enact the radical change we need now.
Role of Religion
Love your neighbour: Islam, Judaism and Christianity come together over COVID-19
Leaders of three Abrahamic religions agree that protecting human life takes priority – and there are many ways the faithful can help during the current crisis
COVID-19
How religious groups and services have adapted during the coronavirus pandemic
As countries implement social distancing and lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, many places of worship have been forced to close. Religious leaders have been quick to respond by m...
Workforce and Employment
Corporates often forget religious diversity. Here's why they should not
Religious Diversity should be included in corporate diversity agendas at workplaces. A new survey reveals that religious groups are routinely left out.
Role of Religion
Faith leaders: an untapped resource in protecting communities
Faith has a crucial role to play in providing a moral framework for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and also tackling issues at a local level.
Values
Women are more likely than men to live alone and be a single parent
From religion to country, there are global trends in spousal age gaps, with women being younger than male partners in every country on average - according to a new Pew Research Center study.
Role of Religion
How religions shape the environmental movement in Indonesia
From eco-friendly “Green Mosques” and “Green Churches” using renewable energy and encouraging conservation, to Hindu and Buddhist tree-planting and recycling initiatives.
Role of Religion
Have a little faith: The places where religion matters most
Pew's Global Attitudes Survey reveals that almost all Ethiopians consider religion important, but only 3% of Chinese feel the same.
Role of Religion
Pope Francis is visiting Africa to discuss climate change, poverty and corruption
The Pope is visiting Africa with the environment, inequality and corruption on the agenda.
Human Rights
A gay imam's story: 'The dialogue is open in Islam – 10 years ago it wasn't'
Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed has risked anger and injury to further the cause of gay Muslims. Ten years after he established Europe's first inclusive mosque, he explores what has changed.
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