2018 WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK CELEBRATION

SUGGESTED THEME:

CELEBRATING THE TRANSFORMING LOVE FOR GOD AND NEIGHBOR FOR THE COMMON GOOD

UNIHarmony Partners Manila

Established in 2012, the UniHarmony Partners Manila was formed to implement the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 65/5 adopted on
20 October 2010 proclaiming the celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week every first week of February. In the resolution, the General Assembly, points out
that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and establishes World Interfaith Harmony Week as a
way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith. The UniHarmony Partners Manila is composed of religious communities, faith based
organizations, interfaith groups and peace advocates.
UPM was instrumental in the enactment of Republic Act 10525 officially adopting the World Interfaith Harmony Week as a national celebration and mandating
its observance by the different government agencies.
The King of Jordan, the author of the UNGA Resolution 65/5, awarded UPM the second prize for the 2016 World Interfaith Harmony Week Celebration.
The fundamental aim of the UniHarmony Partners Manila is to contribute in attaining a harmonious and peaceful Philippine society through interreligious
dialogue and multireligious common action.

Objectives:

To organize activities in solidarity with the global celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week;
To foster friendship and advance common action between and among the interfaith communities; and,
To promote awareness on the challenges and aspirations of the World Interfaith Harmony Week.
 Lead Group Activity Description Time Venue
Jan. 30 AKKAPKA-CANV Media Forum on World This is a media forum to present the schedule of 9:00 am – 11:00 am Lido Restaurant,
Interfaith Harmony Week activities for the WIHW Celebration. This will Mindanao Ave.
include a roundtable discussion among leaders of
various faiths re the issue of violent extremism.
Both local and foreign media correspondents are
expected to cover this activity.
January 30- Brahma Kumaris Pause Muna Peace Muna The Brahma Kumaris Philippines commits a daily Brahma Kumaris
February 7 15 minute Pause Muna, Peace Muna moments of Centers
silence for the vision of interfaith harmony and
unity. During this period, daily meme will also be
posted in the Brahman Kumaris Makati FB raising
awareness and promoting the spirituality of
interfaith harmony, brotherhood and sisterhood.
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Day 1: CBCP-ECID Breakfast fellowship with His The Uniharmony Partners Manila opens the 7:00 am – 9:00am Arzobispado de
Thursday RCAM-MEIFA Eminence Louis Antonio Cardinal weeklong World Interfaith Harmony with a Manila 121 Arzobispo
(Feb 1) Tagle breakfast fellowship among religious leaders and St., Intramuros,
members of the diplomatic corps hosted by His Manila).
Eminence, Louis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, the
Archbishop of Metro Manila, signifying global
cooperation and common action as key to
achieving peace and harmony.
Day 2: Religions for A Forum on Peace and Security The Marawi war, which brought suffering to 8:00-12:00 University of Santo
Friday Peace in the Community: countless people and the destruction of a Tomas, Manila
(Feb 2) Philippines/ UST a shared responsibility beautiful city, has highlighted the value of security
as a shared responsibility. Security is our common
concern, and the forum focuses on the shared
responsibility of every member of the community
in securing peace as our response to growing
threat of extremism
Day 2: Silsilah Declaration of Harmony Peace Organize the Muslim barangays in Quiapo for the 8:00 to 12:00 nn Quiapo Muslim
Friday Movement and Zone declaration of the Harmony Peace Zone Community
(Feb 2) Quiapo Church
Day 3: LDS, Focolare Interfaith Youth Peace Camp Young single adults (aged 18-25 years old) of 6:00 am- 7:00 pm Phillip’s Sanctuary
Saturday Movement and different faiths (Roman Catholic, Muslim, Pestaño Farm Trail,
(Feb 3) Brahma Kumaris Buddhist, Hindu, Evangelical and The Church of Antipolo, Rizal
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) will have a
meaningful encounter to foster understanding,
appreciation and respect for each faith’s
uniqueness and shared attributes, and establish
rapport for peace-building and future
partnerships.
Peacemakers Loving God, Loving Neighbors, an 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Phildhrra Complex
Circle afternoon with peoples of Loyola Heights
different faiths
Day 4: Sunday Pacific Dialogue Movie Showing: Two Hearts As 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Megamall
(Feb 4) Foundation One
Day 5: Center for Peace Public Forum on the 2018 WIHW A common learning experience focused on 9 am – 4 pm ESI Conference Room,
Monday Education, Theme peacebuilding for selected students from 2 Miriam College
(Feb 5) Miriam College, schools under the Twinning Project: MC & Rajah
Rajah Muda Youth Peacebuilding Workshop Muda National HS of Pikit, Cotabato
High School
 Day 5: UP- Institute of Public Forum: Rights and Laws This year’s forum focusses on the discussion of existing laws 2pm – 4 pm To be finalized
Monday (Feb Islamic Behind Hijab and Issuances of Government Agencies that allow Hijabi ( Conference Hall, Quezon
Nursing and Medical students to wear Hijab during their City Hall main Admin
5) practicum. Also for passport application, Muslim woman Building)
must be allowed to use her photo with Hijab. Despite these
Issuances, there are increasing reports of Muslims
becoming vulnerable victims of Islamophobia.
The forum aims to counter the rising Islamophobia
victimizing Muslim Women. We can only truly celebrate the
Transforming Love for God and Neighbor for the Common
Good by educating the public about the rights of our
neighbours in order to promote the values of tolerance,
love and respect.
Day 6: Center for Peace Youth Peacebuilding Workshop A common learning experience focused on 9 am – 4 pm ESI Conference Room,
Tuesday Education, peacebuilding for selected students from 2 Miriam College
(Feb 6) Miriam College, schools under the Twinning Project: MC & Rajah
Rajah Muda Muda National HS of Pikit, Cotabato
High School
Day 7:
Wednesday
(Feb 7)

Complete details of your Activities by January 7, 2018.