Protecting religious freedom and promoting civic engagement - two of the core peace strategies practiced by the Interfaith Center of New York for a quarter of a century - are particularly vital here in New York, one of the most diverse cities in the United States. Regrettably, … [Read more...] about ICNY Statement on Women’s Rights and Religious Freedom
Statements
Statement on Anti-Black Domestic Terror in Buffalo
The Interfaith Center of New York extends our deepest condolences to the families of the 10 Buffalo residents who lost their lives to domestic terrorism and anti-black hate this past weekend. Our prayers are also for the three individuals injured, for those who witnessed the … [Read more...] about Statement on Anti-Black Domestic Terror in Buffalo
Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine
The Interfaith Center of New York concurs with Religions for Peace's recent statement that, "while human conflict may be inevitable in our world, war and violence are not . . [and that] peace is a matter of choice." For this reason we join people of faith and good will around … [Read more...] about Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine
A Statement on the Current Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Local NYC Perspective
As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Jews prepare to celebrate Shavuot, the Interfaith Center of New York offers our deepest condolences to the families of Palestinian and Israeli civilians who have died in rocket fire and bombings during the past several days of fighting and … [Read more...] about A Statement on the Current Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Local NYC Perspective
On George Floyd’s Murder and Moving Forward Together
The cold-blooded murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer is at once uniquely horrific and painfully familiar. This shocking crime has quickly echoed around the country and around the world — evidence of a human rights abuse by all accepted international standards, … [Read more...] about On George Floyd’s Murder and Moving Forward Together
