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Feb 22 2020

Dialogue for Peace with KAICIID, GIWA and World Scouts Org

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A four day KAICIID Dialogue for Peace Training was held at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, in joint association with the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and the World Scouts, was held from the 14-17th of February. Youth leaders from South East, South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East attended, representing over a dozen countries, including Austria, Switzerland, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Phillipines, Egypt, Kenya, Tunisia, Russia, Bulgaria and America. We had the Honour to have Former Ambassador Niranjan Man Singh Basnyat, Ambassador of Nepal to Malaysia Valeriane Bernard, Brahma...

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Jan 01 2020

New Year, New You Retreat Starts the New Year with 2020 Vision

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Parmarth Niketan offers 5 day spiritual retreat for seekers and devotees to begin the New Year in peace and harmony. 1 JANUARY 2020 RISHIKESH INDIA: Spiritual seekers, devotees, yoga enthusiasts and members of the Hinduja family journeyed from across India and around the world to Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the holy banks of Mother Ganga to end 2019 in prayer and meditation, and to greet 2020 more-deeply connected to themselves and the world by participating in an extraordinary 5 day free spiritual New Year retreat offered by the Ashram. The special Retreat...

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Dec 27 2019

Leave No One Behind Concluding Day

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One-of-its-kind ‘Leave-No-One-Behind’ – Summit concludes on an optimistic note. A remarkable, Leave No One Behind Summit – Convened by Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA) with technical support of Fresh Water Action Network South Asia (FANSA) in collaboration with Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) came to a close on 18th December, giving hope to around 14 communities whose voices usually go unheard and needs go unnoticed and are typically left behind in access to benefits of development. The last day began with 5-7 minute summary presentations from day long consultations on...

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Dec 24 2019

GIWA & WSSCC MHM Lab Opens in Rishikesh

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The Global Interfaith Wash Alliance (GIWA) Menstrual Hygiene (MHM) Lab, in partnership with the WSSCC, was recently inaugurated with a very special appearance by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, who graced the facility and warmly-welcomed the volunteers, visitors and students that were present to utilize its services. The lab was designed and created to offer a safe space for young girls and women, as well as men and boys, to discuss menstruation and to learn more about it. It is hoped that the facility will also inspire visitors to return to their...

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Dec 19 2019

LNOB Inaugural Ceremony

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Faith leaders and at-risk and marginalized citizens of India united for the Leave No One Behind Summit on the contribution of the Swachh Bharat Mission, India towards achieving #SDG6 in India. The goal of the consultation was to understand who is getting left behind in access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, to address the issues that cause them to be excluded, and to make sure that No One is Left Behind again! ...

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Dec 18 2019

Sadhviji Addresses the Leave No One Behind Summit

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I shared with the delegates, dignitaries, #interfaith leaders, sevaks and guests at the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance - Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) - #FANSA #LeaveNoOneBehind Consultation on the contribution of the Swachh Bharat Mission, India towards achieving #SDG6 in India that we cannot say we are a healthy society until every single member of our society can say they have access to everything they need to ensure that their basic human rights are fulfilled. That was the mission of this Consultation...

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Dec 16 2019

Interfaith Inauguration of the Leave No One Behind Consultation

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SUMMIT UNITES INTERFAITH LEADERS AND INDIA’S MARGINALIZED CITIZENS Total implementation of SDG6 in India, ensuring access to WASH facilities for all, is the common cause. 16 DECEMBER 2019 RISHIKESH INDIA: The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA)*, in collaboration with Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)** and with the technical support of Fresh Water Action Network South Asia (FANSA)*** hosted a Summit at Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the critical theme of “Leave No One Behind”, particularly with regard to access to Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) for the marginalized and at-risk population...

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Dec 11 2019

Sadhviji Addresses KAICIID Forum in Vienna on Human Rights Day

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In the midst of the steering committee meeting for PaRD, it was a great honor to give the opening address at the panel on Countering Hate Speech in the Digital Age, organized by PaRD and KaiCIID in honor of Human Rights Day. It was all a part of the Plan of Action for the UN's Office of Genocide Prevention, and I was pleased to contribute to its success. ...

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Dec 11 2019

Religion, Faith, Dialogue & Sustainable Development in Vienna

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Sadhviji’s trip to Vienna Focuses on Sustainable Development Goals and Intercultural Dialogue 11 DECEMBER 2019 VIENNA: As part of her ongoing association with numerous interfaith NGOs and United Nations organizations, Sadhviji returned to Vienna for several important meetings and events focusing on the role of religion in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In Vienna for a steering committee meeting of the International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) Sadhviji also was invited to deliver the opening address at a special event on "Countering Hate Speech in the Digital Age", organized by...

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