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On September 23, 2025, a group of approximately 30 participants from diverse faith traditions—including Islam, Christianity, and the Baha’i community —came together in Geneva for an interfaith gathering organized as part of the global campaign “Stand Up for Children in War”. The gathering created a moment of profound dialogue and powerful interfaith unity and solidarity […]

The global campaign “Stand Up for Children in War,” convened by Arigatou International with the support of 32 partner institutions, culminated yesterday, Wednesday, September 24, with a powerful and moving online gathering. The event brought together 180 participants from diverse regions, faiths, and backgrounds, all of whom shared a common agreement on the urgent need for a unified response to protect children in conflict.

A high-level meeting with representatives from over 20 permanent missions took place in Geneva on Monday, 22 September, as part of the Stand Up for Children in War campaign and to mark the International Day of Peace. The event opened with a sharing of the current grave situation: over half of the world’s displaced population […]

Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseGeneva: 22 September 2025 Faith leaders, UN agencies, and civil society demand urgent protection and peace for 473 million children trapped in conflict zones. On the International Day of Peace, faith leaders, UN agencies, and civil society organizations joined forces to call for urgent action to protect children currently living in conflict zones. […]