Working for peace

Cardinal Marx talks about the work of the churches for a peaceful world.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas explains why a kindergarten in a former rebel camp can be a symbol of peace.

Can religions live together without conflict? We talked to Armin, a Jew in Berlin, and to his Muslim friend and fellow supporter Zakariya.

Would the world be a more peaceful place without religion? On the contrary, claims conflict researcher Markus A. Weingardt, religious actors are in fact particularly good at bringing about peace.

Committed to peace: why religions have influence and what political benefits this can have is explained by Father Nikodemus, an adviser at the Federal Foreign Office.

“Whatever hate can do, love can do better” – how women fight for world peace.

All over the world, religion is dominated by men. The tenth World Assembly of Religions for Peace is determined to involve women in the dialogue.

Germany’s foreign policy is about more than relations between governments. It increasingly involves civil society organisations as well. That includes engaging with religious communities as constructive and respected partners.

84 percent of the world’s population belong to a #religion – a percentage that is rising all the time. The opposite trend can be observed in #Germany, however, where fewer and fewer people feel tied to a religion.

A long-term network for peace: 70 religious representatives from Asia met at the second conference "Peace Responsibility of Religions" at the German Foreign Office.

Separate and yet partners: how the relationship between church and state is regulated in Germany.

Important civil society actors: the Federal Foreign Office is seeking dialogue with representatives of religions from all over the world.

All religions are committed to peace – yet every day there is conflict, war and terror in their name. We hear very little about the peace potential of religions, a competence that politics could make much stronger use of

Religiously motivated actors stand out because they frequently enjoy more trust from conflict parties.

Religious leaders in many countries around the world have especially close contact with their populations. That is why Germany is increasingly supporting cooperation with them.

Religion and conflicts in everyday life in Germany: four people for whom religion plays a major role in their lives, two hours of discussion – and, at the end, a cautious insight

More than 30 Islamic clerics were travelling to places in Europe where people have fallen victim to terrorist attacks.

About two thirds of Germans believe in God, one third have no religious belief. Germany guarantees religious freedom – everyone can make their own decision for or against a faith.

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by Nerlian Gogali.

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by Agnes Abuom.

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by Amra Pandzo.

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by Andre Azoulay.

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by David Rosen. 

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by Hussaini Shuaibu und Ephraim Kadala.

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by M Nurudeen Lemu.

In a conference at the German Federal Foreign Office participants from all over the world discussed religions' responsibility for peace. A statement by Tahireh Abaychi.