One World: One Humanity
Faith leaders for hope, dignity, and shared responsibility — a high-level interfaith leadership summit affirming our common humanity in a fractured world.
Date
August 29, 2026
Venue
New York City
Audience
150–200 · By invitation only
A bridging voice for a divided age
At a time of war, polarization, disinformation, and deep social fragmentation, faith leaders remain among the few trusted figures able to speak to both conscience and community.
The summit is designed not as ceremony, but as consequence: a single morning of plenary conversation and shared resolve that ends in a public declaration the world can read, remember, and carry forward.
“These are trying times, and religious leaders — our moral conscience — must give hope when there is so much despair.”— Bawa Jain
Five movements, one morning
I
Welcome & Frame
Why this gathering, why now — an interfaith tone set for the day.
II
Moral Conscience
Faith leaders giving hope in a time of widespread despair.
III
Bridging Power
How leaders can bridge divides across traditions and communities.
IV
Action & Cooperation
Turning shared resolve into commitments that can be carried forward.
V
The Declaration
A public statement read, agreed, and carried into the world.
The arc of the day
Opening · Welcome & Frame
Why this gathering, why now — an interfaith tone set for the day.
Plenary I · Moral Conscience
Faith leaders giving hope in a time of widespread despair.
Plenary II · Bridging Power
How leaders can bridge divides across traditions and communities.
Plenary III · Action & Cooperation
Turning shared resolve into commitments that can be carried forward.
Closing · The Declaration
A public statement read, agreed, and carried into the world.
Final run-of-show is developed with the event producer and is subject to change.
This interfaith gathering is organized to foster mutual understanding, respect, and dialogue among diverse faith traditions. The views expressed by individual speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of all participating organizations or attendees. The event is not intended to promote partisan political positions or to diminish any faith tradition. All participants are expected to engage in a spirit of respect, harmony, and constructive exchange.
The honour of your presence is requested
Saturday, the Twenty-Ninth of August, Two Thousand and Twenty-Six
New York City · New York City
Convened by The World Council of Religious Leaders
Request an InvitationKindly respond by the first of August · rsvp@oneworldonehumanity.org