“The Appeal of Conscience Foundation promotes inter-faith understanding and peaceful coexistence; believing, as I do, that diversity is a richness, not a threat, and that as societies become more multicultural, multiethnic and multi-religious, we need to invest in social cohesion so that all people feel that their identities are respected and that they have a stake in society.”
– Antonio Guterres, Secretary General, United Nations, 2017 to present
“The efforts of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation to counter rising tensions and promote mutual understanding will continue to provide valuable support to the United Nations as we work for a sustainable recovery that benefits all people”
– Ban Ki- Moon, Secretary General, United Nations , 2007-2016
“With an unwavering commitment to religious freedom and human rights, as well as wide-ranging programs to promote mutual understanding and conflict resolution, the Appeal of Conscience Foundation’s work complements that of the United Nations. I would like to thank you for your efforts to build a safer, more humane world”
– Kofi A. Annan, Secretary General, United Nations, 1997-2006
Rabbi Arthur Schneier, known throughout the world for his leadership on behalf of religious freedom, human rights and tolerance has been appointed by Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan to a new initiative, the High Level Group for an Alliance of Civilizations. Outlining the initiative, Secretary-General Annan said that,..Read More
Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation (ACF), has appealed to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan to appoint a Special Representative with the responsibility to marshal the resources and moral weight of the international community to prevent the desecration of holy sites and houses of worship..Read More
Former president Bill Clinton has asked Rabbi Arthur Schneier to be an Advisory Member of the second Annual Clinton Global Initiative. The Clinton Global Initiative is an effort spearheaded by former president Bill Clinton to stimulate innovative solutions to some of the world’s pressing problems. Rabbi Schneier is a member..Read More
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Co-Sponsor of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, meets with Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation and member of the UN Alliance of Civilizations High Level Group, during the two day conference in Istanbul, November 12-13, 2006. They discussed..Read More
The new United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met on January 8, 2007 with ACF President Rabbi Arthur Schneier. Also taking part in the meeting were ACF vice presidents Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington and Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Armenian Church of America. The delegation..Read More
The United Nations commemoration of the 2600th anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment, sponsored by the Sri Lanka Permanent Mission, was held to promote a message of peace and tolerance to the global community. Ambassador Palitha Kohona of Sri Lanka delivered the opening remarks to a gathering in the General Assembly which..Read More
Rabbi Arthur Schneier, President and Founder of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, addressed the Fourth Annual Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in Doha, Qatar. More than 2,000 participants including political and corporate leaders, civil society activists and faith communities gathered there to discuss how to improve..Read More
