Ecological Justice
The Temple of Understanding has been advocating for environmental justice for more than a decade, walking the talk about Interfaith values and our climate emergency. Most of our programs pursue eco-justice, and we engage on the local levels where we live. Currently, we are offering a monthly dialogue series among our other work.
Eco Justice for All YouTube Channel
Updates:
Religious Leadership Towards Ending Violence Against Women
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – Noon ET
Speakers: Lopa Banerjee, Audrey Kitagawa, Rev. Mark E. Fowler, Rev. Dionne Boissiere, Simone Senogles, Grove Harris
Moderator: Azza Karam
Topic: This dialogue is Part 2 of a two-part series on violence against women.
Plastic Pollution: Intergovernmental, Faith-Based, and Activist Efforts
Thursday, Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Speakers: Juan Pablo Celis Garcia, Azmaira Alibhai, Brett Nadrich, and Dalia Fernanda Márquez Añez
Host: Grove Harris
Topic: How can we effectively engage in the UN Treaty Process and demand the full life cycle approach, eliminating the worst offending plastic chemicals at their source, limiting the use of virgin plastic, and cutting single use plastics? What forces are pushing for ‘recycling’ alone? What diverse strategies and projects are happening all over? And what does faith and social justice have to do with it?
Epidemic of Violence Against Women and Girls
The UN Secretary-General, on the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, stated, “The epidemic of violence against women and girls shames humanity.Every day, on average, 140 women and girls are killed by someone in their own family. Around one in three women still experience physical or sexual violence. No country or community is unaffected. And the situation is getting worse.”
Violence Against Women in Politics
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Speakers: Ela Gandhi, James Patton, Filsan Ahmed, Fulata Moyo
Host: Grove Harris
Topic: This dialogue is Part 1 of a two-part series on violence against women. Part 2 will be the Commission on the Status of Women co-sponsored event offered by the TOU and Lead Integrity in March 2025.
Making Peace with Nature
The Temple of Understanding continues work toward protecting biodiversity with Faiths for Biodiversity, participating in the Biodiversity COP 16 in Cali, Colombia, towards Making Peace with Nature held from 21 October -1 November 2024.
Youth Finding Peace in a Time of Turmoil
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Speakers: Annabelle Ho, Lucy Plummer, Bangii-Kai Bellecourt, Faith Nangila
Host: Flore Ghetti
Topic: In Part 2 of this discussion, youth will continue to explore the profound impact of war on the environment and how they seek out and find peace amid these conflicts.