With the support of Hon. Rob Valentine MLC and Madam Speaker Hon. Elise Archer MP, Religions for Peace Tasmania Branch is organising a colloquium entitled Reflections on Peace Building in honour of World Interfaith Harmony Week at 11.30 am for noon on Thursday 11 February 2016 at Parliament House, Tasmania.
Many faith leaders and representatives will be attending, including Christians of a number of denominations, Buddhist, Jewish, Ahmadiyya Muslims, Hindu, Sikh and Baha’i.
We are expecting the colloquium to run for about an hour, followed by a light lunch.
We know the value that faith communities bring to social cohesion in Australia and this gathering will be an opportunity for faith leaders and faith representatives to share their achievements, challenges and hopes for peacebuilding in our community.
There is no more important time than now to celebrate the work towards peacebuilding that is accomplished in the Australian community by faith groups.
Andrew Wilkie, Independent MP for Denison
