2022 being the third (3rd) year of the implementation of the 2020 -2024 tion of the four (4) strategic objectives with the goal of promotingmulti-religious identity, representative multi-religious structures and multi-religious cooperation at all levels in the continent.
ACRL-RfP is committed to establishing NIRCs where they do not exist and strengthening the existing ones. In 2022, the Council commenced the formation of two (2) Inter-Religious Councils (IRC) in Niger and Senegal and continuously built the capacity of its networks, regional hubs, governance, management and operational structures to efficiently and effectively undertake programmatic interventions. This has improved the NIRCs profile and those of the senior religious leaders elevating them to actively engage in mediation and conflict transformation in their communities and the wider
society and improve their visibility for partnerships and funding opportunities.
The Council has developed the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which will serve as a crucial tool to assist NIRCs in setting up comprehensive internal policy environment for the optimal operations of IRCs. The SOP consists of a Tripartite Agreement that provides for an agreement between Religions for Peace, the ACRL-RfP and NIRCs.
The uptake of the SOP and signing of the Tripartite Agreement in 2023, will strengthen the union between NIRCs, ACRL-RfP and Religions for Peace through the coordinated set of governance systems and further elevate the ‘one movement’ agenda, building a concerted effort toward building peaceful, just and hopeful societies in the continent.