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.
H.E. Bawa Jain — Welcome to the Summit
H.E. Bawa Jain, Secretary-General of the World Council of Religious Leaders, welcomes faith leaders to the One World: One Humanity summit — August 29, 2026 in New York.
Scenes from the Summit
Our Call to Action
Five commitments. One shared human family.
On August 29, 2026, faith leaders from across the world's traditions committed to begin with themselves, stand for one another, build relationships before they are needed, serve together, and take responsibility for the future.
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We will begin with ourselves.
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We will stand for one another.
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We will build relationships before we need them.
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We will serve together.
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We will take responsibility for the future.
Date
August 29, 2026
Venue
New York City
PARTICIPANTS
180 · 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.”— H.E. Bawa Jain
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.