The Religious Diversity Centre

18/09/2021

Youth advancing religious diversity:

The Religious Diversity Centre's ‘Youth Leadership Council’ Project leaders have been consulting young people across the country over the last six months to hear more of a youth perspective on religious diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Thank you to the young people from various faith affiliations who joined us. As a result of these consultations, we will now be inviting applications for Ngā Rangatahi o Māramatanga, the Youth Leadership Council. This is open to New Zealand residents aged 16-35 who are passionate about the work of building understanding and acceptance of religious diversity throughout our society. They can be of any religious affiliation (including atheist/agnostic) and should be available for 1.5 hours every six weeks, over a two-year tenure. We will be providing induction and training. You do not need to have been previously involved in the RDC or the workshops in order to apply.

Attached is the recruitment poster and application form. The deadline for applications is 9 October 2021, after which shortlisted candidates will receive an interview request (either in person or online).

For more information please contact Tom or Aamenah: [email protected]
Religious Diversity Centre website: https://rdc.org.nz/

Ngā mihi,
Youth Leadership Council Project Leaders

Note: This project is supported with funding from the Ministry of Ethnic Communities.

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Thank you and have an enjoyable weeke

17/09/2021

Kia ora koutou,

We hope that this post finds you healthy and safe in these COVID times.

Note: The following is not an Wellington Abrahamic Council event, but will no doubt be of interest to many of our members.

Women Leaders in the Abrahamic Traditions - Role Models for Our Time
Jewish, Christian and Muslim speakers draw from their religious traditions women role models for our time

A live stream on Zoom
Sunday 10 October 4.30pm-6pm NZDT

Speakers:
Jacquie Seemann Charak - Or Chadash Synagogue, Sydney
Sr Michele Connolly rsj - Assoc. Prof. Biblical Studies Catholic Institute of Sydney
Yamamah Agha - GM of Service Delivery Settlement - Settlement Services International

Admission Free. Get tickets at:

The Abraham Conference plays an important role in bringing Jews, Christians and Muslims together to discuss contemporary issues of concern for the members of the three religions and for the wider society.     The theme of the 2021 Abraham Conference is Women Leaders in the Abrahamic Traditions...

26/07/2021

𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆?

The New Zealand Government is considering six Proposals against Incitement of Hatred and Discrimination. What would change if these Proposals became Law?

The Ministry of Justice is seeking your feedback. Submissions are open until 6 August 2021. In this Webinar the panellists are going to look at these proposals with a special focus on protecting members of religious communities. There will be time for Q&A.

Panellists:
Prof Paul Morris, Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington

Prof Douglas Pratt, Honorary Professor, Theological and Religious Studies, University of Auckland

Prof Paul Spoonley, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Massey University

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 7.30-8.30pm
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:Virtual / Zoom Webinar
𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦:
https://rdc.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2a35653e748718c58f4c3550f&id=c47c8ff74f&e=8dc6802483

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Come along to these huis organised by us in partnership with Auckland Emergency Management.

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If you are interested in participating, then please contact Ricky on the email provided for a booking form and the code of conduct.

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If you know a young person in Dunedin we would love for you to pass on this info to them so they can join us.

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As the team progresses this work of engaging our rangatahi one of the key things we are hearing from wider stakeholders is whether this mahi will complement existing initiatives. The answer to that is - absolutely!

The consultation and establishment of a Youth Leadership Council in RDC will provide a platform for young people to support and participate in existing initiatives whilst working nationally and having a strategic oversight.

Support this kaupapa by sharing the information with a young person you know.

11/04/2021

This weekend we are heading down to Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and Ōtepoti (Dunedin) to have a meaningful discussion with young people on their views around religious diversity.

Do you know a young person who will be keen to join us? We would love to have them join us.

Christchurch event: https://fb.me/e/bsTUOi8Rc
Dunedin event: https://fb.me/e/5dlr1eCSK