Resources
Thursdays in Black
Lead Integrity is proud to promote the work of the World Council of Churches’ led global effort for a world without rape and violence. "We all have a responsibility to speak out against violence, to ensure that women and men, boys and girls, are safe from rape and violence in homes, schools, work, streets – in all places in our societies. The campaign is simple but profound. Wear black on Thursdays. Wear a pin to declare you are part of the global movement resisting attitudes and practices that permit rape and violence. Show your respect for women who are resilient in the face of injustice and violence. Encourage others to join you"
Inaugural Johannes Lähnemann Interfaith Peacebuildung Education Lecture
Building Effective Resilience in Troubled Times. Interfaith Women Peacebuilders
Professor Azza Karam’s lecture delves into the profound intersections of faith, resilience, and women’s roles in building peace. Lecture
Dr. Azza Karam on banning the political use of religion
A dialogue with Azza Karam about the global campaign to enact an ‘International Treaty to Ban the Political Use of Religion’ led by BPUR International.
Grove Harris' Intervention at HLPF 2020
Grove Harris [Temple of Understanding] spoke on behalf of the Women's Major Group, at the "Ending hunger and achieving food security" session on 7th July 2020.
Women’s Initiatives
As a leading interfaith organization founded by a woman, Juliet Hollister, the Temple of Understanding has long been interested in women’s full contributions to society as a pathway to peace.
Our most recent Hollister award recipient is Ela Gandhi, an internationally recognized peace activist and the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi. In February of 2015, she suggested we focus this work in a call: Religions Protect and Respect Women.
International Women’s Day, 2024
NEW YORK, Mar 5 2024 (IPS) - One of the most fascinating aspects of International Women’s Day is an odd subtext. That this is all about and (only) for women. Really? Since when are the realities of one part of humanity – the part that gives birth to the rest by the way – only relevant to that one part?
Would we ever think that if we had an international man’s day (which would be practically every day of the years of our lives) is all about and only for men? No, we would not. Article
Ruminations on living as a Muslim woman
Dr. Azza Karam shares her international journey of faith. Her "ruminations on living as a Muslim woman in the West" are sure to be eye-opening, and how her faith has carried her through so much and in so many spaces will lend encouragement.
History of Religious Freedom in America
A summary of the history of religious freedom in America produced by the National Museum of American Religion. Read more.
Welcoming the founding and mission of Lead Integrity
Rev. Dr. Ganoune Diop, Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Seventh Day Adventist Church, welcomes the founding and mission of Lead Integrity.
Statement on the Launch of Lead Integrity
General Secretary of ACT ALLIANCE - Mr Bueno de Faria.
What’s Next for ESG?
Entering a New Age of Sustainability - 2024 BDO ESG Risk & ROI Survey. Website
Solihull's first Muslim mayor says she wants to spread unity in role
Lead Integrity Co-Founding Partner elected Mayor of Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Website
