WHO convenes the Faith Network with the goals to increase access to accurate and relevant information and build a community of collaborative sharing on topics related to health emergency preparedness and response and the intersection between faith and public health.
WHO Faith Network
WHO convenes the Faith Network with the goals to increase access to accurate and relevant information and build a community of collaborative sharing on topics related to health emergency preparedness and response and the intersection between faith and public health.

WHO convenes the Faith Network with the goals to increase access to accurate and relevant information and build a community of collaborative sharing on topics related to health emergency preparedness and response and the intersection between faith and public health.

The WHO Faith Network was formalized in early 2022 with over 50 partners representing a diversity of faiths including service providers, faith leaders, faith-based organizations (FBOs), and academic institutions. In addition, WHO and Religions for Peace signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further collaboration.

 

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Key planning recommendations for mass gatherings in the context of COVID-19

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to host governments, health authorities and national or international event organizers on taking decisions...

World Health Organization strategy for engaging religious leaders, faith-based organizations and faith communities in health emergencies

This strategy defines how WHO and religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and faith communities can support national governments during...

Holding gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic: WHO policy brief, 2 August 2021

Gatherings are events characterized by the concentration of people at a specific location for a specific purpose over a set period of time. The aim of...

Safe Eid al Adha practices in the context of COVID-19

The Eid al Adha (“Festival of the Sacrifice”) is one of the two major annual Islamic holidays. It is marked by social and religious gatherings...

Safe Ramadan practices in the context of COVID-19, interim guidance

The holy month of Ramadan (mid-April to mid-May 2021) is marked by social and religious gatherings. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative...

The content of this Risk Assessment tool has been updated to reflect new WHO guidance and new evidence on both COVID-19 and mass gatherings, as well as...

Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19

This document and risk assessment tool  provides practical guidance and recommendations to support the special role of religious leaders, faith-based...

Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak

WHO and public health authorities around the world are acting to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this time of crisis is generating stress throughout...

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