The Restoring Dignity - End Violence Against Women initiative draws on the commitment and resources of faith congregations, institutions, and communities of believers of diverse faith traditions to bring an end to violence against women. Actions by religious leaders and communities of faith can weave fabrics of respect for all persons, their potential, and their right to live a life free from violence.

Join us for one of our first actions today - take the Intefaith Pledge to End Violence against Women! Sign on to our call to action, take the pledge to your religious leaders and community. Take the pledge during your next gathering or worship ceremony to collect more signatures.

Inter-Faith Pledge

We—religious leaders, men and women of faith from all regions of the world—pledge our commitment, spiritual leadership and capacities to intensify our role in ending violence against women and girls.   

United by one common truth – that violence against women and girls is a violation of the human rights and dignity of one half of humanity, and is contrary to the core values of all faiths – we pledge to work within our own religions, as well as across the diverse spectrum of faiths, to restore dignity by preventing and eliminating all forms of violence against women.

We aspire to achieve this by:

• Speaking out against violence against women and girls in our sermons and religious instruction, emphasizing teachings on the importance of equality and respectful treatment of women and girls. 
• Reaching out to men of all ages in our constituencies, to encourage them to take a firm stand against violence against women and girls. 
• Providing a safe space for women to come forward and confide in us, without fear of judgment or breach of confidentiality, and lend our support in enabling them to break their silence and to access safe haven and protection, health services and legal redress, as well as educational, economic and other supports.
• Giving care and support through our communities and the networks of health services we offer, including in humanitarian situations, to ensure that women and girl survivors of rape and other forms of violence receive compassionate and prompt care, including community outreach to prevent and reduce stigma and discrimination. 

We resolve to make violence against women and girls history, so that future generations of young women and young men can grow up in harmony, non-violence and peace.

Affirming that violence against women and girls is a violation of the human rights and dignity of one half of humanity and is contrary to the core values of all faiths, we are unified in our pledge to Restore Dignity and end violence against women.

Religions for Peace advances common action among the world’s religious communities for peace. Attaining lasting peace requires action to confront violence and advance shared security. While respecting religious differences, Religions for Peace is aligning faith communities around the shared concern that in order to advance shared security and peace for all, there is need to end violence against women.