Azza Karam
Azza Karam resigns as secretary general of Religions for Peace
By Adelle M. Banks — June 21, 2023
(RNS) — She was elected secretary general at the 10th World Assembly of the global coalition in Lindau, Germany, in 2019, marking the first time a woman and a Muslim was chosen to lead the organization that was founded in 1970.
As monkeypox spreads, global organizations mobilize faith networks to fight stigma
By Adelle M. Banks — July 20, 2022
(RNS) — ‘There is no shame in having any disease’ is the mantra of Religions for Peace after dealing with past health crises, says its secretary-general.
The tone-deaf crusade for COVID-19 boosters
By Azza Karam — December 10, 2021
(RNS) — The solution is not boosting healthy adults in wealthier countries, but vaccinating the globe.
Young people make their mark at Religions for Peace conference
By Eric J. Lyman — October 7, 2021
(RNS) — Nearly a quarter of those who came to this year’s conference, held in Lindau, Germany, were age 35 or younger.
Hybrid Religions for Peace conference puts focus on climate, conflict, coronavirus
By Eric J. Lyman — October 4, 2021
(RNS) — Religions for Peace, the annual international interfaith conference, began Monday in a new hybrid format after virtual meetings in recent years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Outgoing Religions for Peace leader reflects on decades of interfaith cooperation
By Eric J. Lyman — August 23, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Retiring interfaith leader William Vendley says faith leaders must focus on the common good — as well as the interests of their own communities — in order to help address issues like climate change, peace and terrorism.
Woman chosen to lead Religions for Peace as others urge greater female visibility
By Adelle M. Banks — August 22, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Azza Karam, an expert who works with the U.N. on issues of religion and development, succeeds William Vendley, who has held the role since 1994.
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