One World: One Humanity

Rabbi David Rosen, KSG, CBE is one of the world's foremost leaders in interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding. He serves as Special Advisor on Interfaith and Jewish Affairs to the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, following more than two decades as the International Director of Interreligious Affairs for the American Jewish Committee (AJC). A former Chief Rabbi of Ireland, Rabbi Rosen has dedicated over four decades to advancing understanding and cooperation among religious communities worldwide.

His work has included Jewish-Christian, Jewish-Muslim, and multifaith engagement, as well as mediation and peacebuilding initiatives across the globe. Rabbi Rosen is an International Co-President Emeritus of Religions for Peace and has served in numerous international interfaith leadership roles, including as a former Board Member of the World Council of Religious Leaders (WCORL). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to interreligious understanding and global cooperation, he was awarded a Papal Knighthood (KSG) in 2005 and appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010.

Karen Schneier serves as Vice President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an international interfaith organization dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance, and cooperation among religious communities and nations. In her role, she supports the Foundation's initiatives to advance interreligious understanding, diplomatic engagement, and global cooperation among faith leaders, government officials, and civil society.

She has been actively involved in organizing high-level interfaith gatherings, international conferences, and programs that foster dialogue across religious and cultural boundaries. Through her work with the Foundation, she contributes to efforts that strengthen mutual respect and shared responsibility among the world's faith traditions.

Ms. Schneier also serves on the Advisory Board of the Centre for Responsible Leadership (CRL), where she supports efforts to foster ethical leadership, interfaith collaboration, and global engagement among leaders from diverse religious, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Nicolas Kazarian is Director of the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and serves as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. An Orthodox priest, theologian, and scholar of ecumenical and interreligious relations, he has represented the Orthodox Church in numerous international dialogues and initiatives promoting Christian unity, interfaith cooperation, and peacebuilding.

Prior to his service in the United States, he held leadership roles in the Ecumenical Patriarchate and contributed extensively to academic and ecclesiastical work on inter-Christian and interreligious engagement. He is widely recognized for advancing dialogue among religious communities and strengthening Orthodox participation in global efforts for peace and mutual understanding.

Swami Parmatmananda Saraswati is a senior disciple of the late Swami Dayananda Saraswati and the founder of Arsha Vidya Mandir in Rajkot, Gujarat. For more than three decades, he has taught Advaita Vedanta in the traditional guru-shishya (teacher-disciple) lineage, making classical Hindu teachings accessible to contemporary audiences through practical and relatable examples.

He serves as Secretary General of the Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha, the apex body bringing together leaders of India's major Hindu traditions and spiritual lineages. Swami Parmatmananda is also a Board Member of the World Council of Religious Leaders (WCORL), where he contributes to global efforts to advance interfaith understanding, ethical leadership, and cooperation among religious communities. He has represented Hindu Dharma in numerous national and international interfaith initiatives and dialogues, promoting mutual respect, peace, and shared responsibility among the world's faith traditions.