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Philippine-based Indie Filmmaker Makes a Stand #forSafeWorship

Do you have a personal connection to a religious site? Then we want to hear from you. Places of worship are meant to be safe havens for people to freely practice their freedom of religion or belief. But in recent years, we have witnessed a tragic surge of attacks on religious sites. That’s why we want YOU to join us in standing up #forSafeWorship. You can contribute to safeguarding religious sites by submitting a video showcasing your personal connection to a place of worship. Breech Harani, a...

Changing the Framework: Right to Freedom of Religion

In this excerpt from “Changing the Framework”, a documentary produced by Fundación Pluralismo y Convivencia in 2019, youth from Spain between the ages of 14 and 21 years old, from different religious backgrounds, discuss how the right to freedom of religion has evolved throughout the years in Spanish constitutional texts. Fundación Pluralismo y Convivencia is a public organization attached to the Ministry for Presidency, Parliamentary Relations and Democratic Memory of Spain. Their mission is...

Breech’s Nostalgic Tour of a Church in Davao de Oro, Southern Philippines

Today, Breech Harani takes us on a nostalgic tour of a church that's close to his heart. With stunning imagery and aerial views, he shows us the Bible Truth Baptist Church in Compostela, Davao de Oro, Southern Philippines. The place of worship is a thing of beauty for Breech not only because of its sweeping outdoor gardens, but more so because it was there that he developed his spirituality. Take a virtual trek through a tiny church in Southeast Asia through Breech's video below.Breech Harani...

Thaly Eman Finds ‘Home’ Abroad

Thaly Eman of Italy 🇮🇹, recounts how she found ‘home’ in Jewish communities while living abroad. She takes us to synagogues around the world – from Amsterdam 🇳🇱, Siracuse 🇮🇹 and Marrakech 🇲🇦 – where she found a sense of community and strengthened her roots. #forSafeWorshipShare your story today and make your voice be heard! Shoot a short video (1 to 3 minutes) with your smartphone and tell us about your personal connection to a religious site (why does it matter to you? Why is it important to...

Award-winning Journalist and Podcaster Atif Rashid takes us to his local mosque in Surrey, UK

Atif Rashid, an award-winning journalist, podcaster and media producer based in London, joins the call to action #forSafeWorship. He takes us on a mini tour of his local mosque, the Mubarak Mosque of the Ahmadi Muslim community in Tilford, Surrey, United Kingdom. Atif evokes teachings of prophet Muhammad and the Holy Quran, reminding us that it's every Muslim’s duty to stand up for the rights of all religions and the safeguard of all places of worship. “We all share that belief in one God,” he...

Joanita Advocates for the St. Augustine Chapel in Uganda

Joanita Nabukeera takes us on a tour of her favorite place of worship in Kampala, Uganda – the St. Augustin Catholic Chapel located on the campus of Makerere University. She shares special memories of her time as a young student and how this Catholic community has guided her through key milestones in her life. Want to learn more about this chapel? Watch her video!Share your story today and make your voice be heard! Shoot a short video (1 to 3 minutes) with your smartphone and tell us about...

Desmond Ikechukwu of Nigeria adds his voice to the campaign #forSafeWorship

Desmond Ikechukwu talks about the three major tribes and three major religions of his home country, Nigeria. He underscored that despite their differences, they teach their members to love one another and promote peace for all mankind.Share your story today and make your voice be heard! Shoot a short video (1 to 3 minutes) with your smartphone and tell us about your personal connection to a religious site (why does it matter to you? Why is it important to protect it?...). Post it on social...

Searching for Life’s Meaning through Religion by Gustavo Henrique Romeu of Brazil

In this short video, Gustavo Henrique Romeu of Brazil reflects on the meaning of life. Life, according to him, has infinite facets, and religion with its multiple manifestations are inherent to its multifaceted nature. “All faiths are one. Diverse religions are essentially different perspectives of the same philosophy,” he said. Hear more from Gustavo in this poignant take on how all religions are intertwined and how we must learn to respect our differences. Share your story today and make...

This is My Prayer

With this moving video, Larissa Santos, a resident of Brazil, sends an urgent and heartfelt call to humanity: respect religious diversity around the world and learn to love each other despite our differences. Share your story today and make your voice be heard! Shoot a short video (1 to 3 minutes) with your smartphone and tell us about your personal connection to a religious site (why does it matter to you? Why is it important to protect it?...). Post it on social media and tag @forSafeWorship...

Salvador: A City that Belongs to All Religions

Pedro Oliveira takes us on a trip to Salvador da Bahía in Brazil, a city that "belongs to all religions" thanks to the historical convergence of African, indigenous, and Catholic cultures. Through riveting images, Pedro shows us the different faiths that coexist in the city, making it one of the most religiously diverse places in the world. Share your story today and make your voice be heard! Shoot a short video (1 to 3 minutes) with your smartphone and tell us about your personal connection...

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In this short film, Claudia, who is of Korean descent and was born and raised in Argentina, tells us about living in Manhattan and practicing her...

The Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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Exploring Religious Sites in the Philippines 🇵🇭 with Director Theodore Boborol

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Theodore Boborol, or Ted as he is more popularly known, is a TV and Film director based in the Philippines.

A Chapel with Special Powers

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In this video, Ismael Lopez, the Founder of the animal rescue center Fundación Santuario Gaia, takes us on a tour of the Church of St. Valenti in...

A Mosaic of Religions in Rabat, Morocco

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In this short video, UNAOC Young Peacebuilder Ms. Afaf Lamkoutar, speaks about the many cultures, religions, and sacred sites in her hometown of...

A Chapel in Havana, Cuba

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This short video submitted by Catholic Extension takes us on a tour of St. Tomás de Villanueva, a chapel in the former campus of the Catholic...

A Dialogue between “la Bomba” and Catholic Rituals in Puerto Rico

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In this short video submitted by Catholic Extension, we meet Father Rocendo Herrera, who introduces us to St. Patrick Church of the Holy Spirit, in...

Religion is love

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In the short film "Religion is love", the very first winner of the Award #forSafeWorship of the PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival of UNAOC and the...

Religious Sites in Egypt

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In this short video, Sandra Gobran, of Egypt, tells us about temples and tombs in her country and the importance of ensuring that all religious...

Diversity

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In the short film “Diversity”, which won a partner award as part of the 2013 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival of UNAOC and the International...

Faith in London

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In the short film “Faith in London”, which won several partners awards as part of the 2011 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival of UNAOC and the...

Of beautiful mosques and their fascinating history: a glimpse of Afghanistan’s religious sites

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Mohammad Afzal Zarghoni, of Afghanistan, shares photos of…

Religious Sites in Spain

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In this short video, Beatriz Serrano de Haro, from Spain, speaks about the importance of religious sites and faith in her life.By Beatriz Serrano de...

Catholic Church in Manhattan

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In this short video, Irene Lucini Serrano de Haro, an intern from Spain at the United Nations in New York, visits a catholic church in Manhattan and...

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