🆕News: On Mar. 28, Soka Gakkai youth members of Japan’s Tohoku region held a meeting in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, where they introduced their “Tohoku Future Research” initiative. As part of their project, youth members conducted awareness surveys throughout the city asking about local culture and traditions, the most attractive places nearby, reasons for living in the area, future challenges and what they hope to pass on to future generations.The results were shared in public discussion meetings held with the support of the local municipal government. The event was also attended by Kamaishi City Mayor Kyo Ono. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(3/3) The results were shared in public discussion meetings held with the support of the local municipal government. The event was also attended by Kamaishi City Mayor Kyo Ono.

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🆕News: On Mar. 28, Soka Gakkai youth members of Japan’s Tohoku region held a meeting in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, where they introduced their “Tohoku Future Research” initiative. As part of their project, youth members conducted awareness surveys throughout the city asking about local culture and traditions, the most attractive places nearby, reasons for living in the area, future challenges and what they hope to pass on to future generations.The results were shared in public discussion meetings held with the support of the local municipal government. The event was also attended by Kamaishi City Mayor Kyo Ono. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/3)...throughout the city asking about local culture and traditions, the most attractive places nearby, reasons for living in the area, future challenges and what they hope to pass on to future generations.
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🆕News: On Mar. 28, Soka Gakkai youth members of Japan’s Tohoku region held a meeting in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, where they introduced their “Tohoku Future Research” initiative. As part of their project, youth members conducted awareness surveys throughout the city asking about local culture and traditions, the most attractive places nearby, reasons for living in the area, future challenges and what they hope to pass on to future generations.The results were shared in public discussion meetings held with the support of the local municipal government. The event was also attended by Kamaishi City Mayor Kyo Ono. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Mar. 28, Soka Gakkai youth members of Japan’s Tohoku region held a meeting in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, where they introduced their “Tohoku Future Research” initiative. As part of their project, youth members conducted awareness surveys...(1/3)
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🆕News:On Mar. 23, youth representatives from the US and Japan met with Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui. Inspired by their visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum on Mar. 22, the youth members shared their determination to work toward peace through the power of dialogue. Mayor Matsui voiced his hope that the delegation will help share Hiroshima’s spirit of treasuring the dignity of life across national borders. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) Mayor Matsui voiced his hope that the delegation will help share Hiroshima’s spirit of treasuring the dignity of life across national borders.
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🆕News: From Mar. 9 to 19, SGI representatives participated in the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. On Mar. 11, in line with the #CSW70 theme, “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls,” SGI, as part of the Culture of Peace for Gender Equality Initiative, organized a parallel event on “Women's Leadership Advancing Disarmament, Justice and the Culture of Peace.” #GenderEquality #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews　

🆕News: From Mar. 9 to 19, SGI representatives participated in the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. On Mar. 11, in line with the #CSW70 theme, “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls,” SGI, as part of the Culture of Peace for Gender Equality Initiative, organized a parallel event on “Women's Leadership Advancing Disarmament, Justice and the Culture of Peace.” #GenderEquality #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews　

🆕News: From Mar. 9 to 19, SGI representatives participated in the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. On Mar. 11, in line with the #CSW70 theme, “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls,” SGI, as part of the Culture of Peace for Gender Equality Initiative, organized a parallel event on “Women's Leadership Advancing Disarmament, Justice and the Culture of Peace.” #GenderEquality #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews　

🆕News: From Mar. 9 to 19, SGI representatives participated in the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the UN Headquarters in New York, USA. (1/2)
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🆕News: On Mar. 14, Soka Gakkai members in the Tohoku region participated in the 2026 Sendai Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Future, held at the Sendai International Center in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Members staffed an exhibition booth presenting examples of how community relationships built during peacetime contribute to mutual aid and resilience in times of disaster. At a session organized by the Japan CSO Coalition for Disaster Risk Reduction, Nobuyuki Asai, Director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, shared Soka Gakkai's disaster risk reduction initiatives, including the hosting of evacuation drills alongside concerts. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/3) Members staffed an exhibition booth presenting examples of how community relationships built during peacetime contribute to mutual aid and resilience in times of disaster.
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🆕News: On Mar. 14, Soka Gakkai members in the Tohoku region participated in the 2026 Sendai Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Future, held at the Sendai International Center in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Members staffed an exhibition booth presenting examples of how community relationships built during peacetime contribute to mutual aid and resilience in times of disaster. At a session organized by the Japan CSO Coalition for Disaster Risk Reduction, Nobuyuki Asai, Director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, shared Soka Gakkai's disaster risk reduction initiatives, including the hosting of evacuation drills alongside concerts. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Mar. 14, Soka Gakkai members in the Tohoku region participated in the 2026 Sendai Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Future, held at the Sendai International Center in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Members staffed an exhibition booth presenting examples of how community relationships built during peacetime contribute to mutual aid and resilience in times of disaster. At a session organized by the Japan CSO Coalition for Disaster Risk Reduction, Nobuyuki Asai, Director for Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs of the SGI, shared Soka Gakkai's disaster risk reduction initiatives, including the hosting of evacuation drills alongside concerts. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Mar. 14, Soka Gakkai members in the Tohoku region participated in the 2026 Sendai Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Future, held at the Sendai International Center in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.(1/3)
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(3/3) Watch the full SGS performance here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iONF...

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🆕News: On Feb. 27 and 28, Singapore held its annual Chingay Parade at Marina Bay to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In the presence of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, some 210 members of Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) performed in the opening segment titled "Sparking of a Wish." #Chingay2026 #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 27 and 28, Singapore held its annual Chingay Parade at Marina Bay to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In the presence of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, some 210 members of Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) performed in the opening segment titled "Sparking of a Wish." #Chingay2026 #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/3) In the presence of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, some 210 members of Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) performed in the opening segment titled "Sparking of a Wish."
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🆕News: On Feb. 27 and 28, Singapore held its annual Chingay Parade at Marina Bay to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In the presence of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, some 210 members of Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) performed in the opening segment titled "Sparking of a Wish." #Chingay2026 #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 27 and 28, Singapore held its annual Chingay Parade at Marina Bay to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In the presence of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, some 210 members of Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) performed in the opening segment titled "Sparking of a Wish." #Chingay2026 #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 27 and 28, Singapore held its annual Chingay Parade at Marina Bay to celebrate the Lunar New Year. In the presence of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, some 210 members of Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) performed in the opening segment titled "Sparking of a Wish." #Chingay2026 #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 27 and 28, Singapore held its annual Chingay Parade at Marina Bay to celebrate the Lunar New Year. (1/3)
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📷News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai members in Cambodia gathered in the city of Siem Reap to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to the country in 1961. SGI-Cambodia General Director Fukimi Urata shared how members are committed to spreading happiness in their communities through heartfelt dialogues. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) SGI-Cambodia General Director Fukimi Urata shared how members are committed to spreading happiness in their communities through heartfelt dialogues.
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📷News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai members in Cambodia gathered in the city of Siem Reap to celebrate the 65th anniversary of @daisakuikeda_of’s first visit to the country in 1961. SGI-Cambodia General Director Fukimi Urata shared how members are committed to spreading happiness in their communities through heartfelt dialogues. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai members in Cambodia gathered in the city of Siem Reap to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to the country in 1961. (1/2)
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🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai members in Cambodia gathered in the city of Siem Reap to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to the country in 1961. SGI-Cambodia General Director Fukimi Urata shared how members are committed to spreading happiness in their communities through heartfelt dialogues. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) SGI-Cambodia General Director Fukimi Urata shared how members are committed to spreading happiness in their communities through heartfelt dialogues.
#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai members in Cambodia gathered in the city of Siem Reap to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to the country in 1961. SGI-Cambodia General Director Fukimi Urata shared how members are committed to spreading happiness in their communities through heartfelt dialogues. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai members in Cambodia gathered in the city of Siem Reap to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to the country in 1961. (1/2)
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🆕News: On Feb. 1, over 900 members and friends in Peru took introductory & elementary level Buddhist study exams at 20 venues across the country. Since July 2025, participants prepared for the exams by attending study sessions and watching streamed lectures. The introductory level exams covered the basics of Nichiren Buddhism while the elementary level focused on the teachings of the Lotus Sutra. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) The introductory level exams covered the basics of Nichiren Buddhism while the elementary level focused on the teachings of the Lotus Sutra.
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🆕News: On Feb. 1, over 900 members and friends in Peru took introductory & elementary level Buddhist study exams at 20 venues across the country. Since July 2025, participants prepared for the exams by attending study sessions and watching streamed lectures. The introductory level exams covered the basics of Nichiren Buddhism while the elementary level focused on the teachings of the Lotus Sutra. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 1, over 900 members and friends in Peru took introductory & elementary level Buddhist study exams at 20 venues across the country. Since July 2025, participants prepared for the exams by attending study sessions and watching streamed lectures. (1/2)
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🆕News: On Feb. 22, Soka Gakkai Kenya held a meeting in Nairobi, at which Dr. Masumi Odari was appointed as the new General Director. The meeting included activity reports, and personal experiences from two members who spoke about overcoming difficulties through their Buddhist practice. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) The meeting included activity reports, and personal experiences from two members who spoke about overcoming difficulties through their Buddhist practice.

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🆕News: On Feb. 22, Soka Gakkai Kenya held a meeting in Nairobi, at which Dr. Masumi Odari was appointed as the new General Director. The meeting included activity reports, and personal experiences from two members who spoke about overcoming difficulties through their Buddhist practice. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 22, Soka Gakkai Kenya held a meeting in Nairobi, at which Dr. Masumi Odari was appointed as the new General Director.(1/2)
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🆕News: On Feb. 27, the 3rd Ikeda Symposium was held at the Caloocan campus of the University of the East with the theme “Fostering Friendship Beyond Borders.” The event was co-organized by the University of the East, Soka University in Japan, and SGI Philippines. Approximately 400 people attended, including Sir Supreme Commander Emmanuel Franco Calairo of the Order of the Knights of Rizal. #SokaGakkai #PeaceEducation #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) Approximately 400 people attended, including Sir Supreme Commander Emmanuel Franco Calairo of the Order of the Knights of Rizal.
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(5/5) ...and decision-making to fully realize the human rights of the people of the Marshall Islands.
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(4/5) ...as well as recent youth peace awareness surveys conducted by the Soka Gakkai Student Division with partner organizations, SGI underscores the need to center youth and affected communities in education...
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(3/5) nuclear testing and highlights the importance of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), particularly its provisions on victim assistance and environmental remediation. Drawing on experiences from Japan and Kazakhstan,...
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(2/5) The submission is now available on the OHCHR website. In its contribution, SGI emphasizes amplifying the voices of those who have long suffered from the consequences of...
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🆕News: On Feb. 26, the 17th International Forum on Daisaku Ikeda’s philosophy of peace was held at the Chinese Culture University (CCU) in Taipei, Taiwan. A total of 22 researchers and students from 16 universities presented studies and papers, sparking lively discussions. The Forum was organized by CCU’s Daisaku Ikeda Research Center. Established in 2003, the center has published translations of President Ikeda’s dialogues as well as research papers on his philosophy. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) The Forum was organized by CCU’s Daisaku Ikeda Research Center. Established in 2003, the center has published translations of President Ikeda’s dialogues as well as research papers on his philosophy.

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🆕News: On Feb. 21, the Toda Peace Institute held a public seminar in Tokyo, Japan, titled “A New Agenda for Peace: Turning the World Away from War,” which was also livestreamed. Newly appointed Toda Peace Institute Director Stein Tønnesson delivered opening remarks. Senior Research Fellows Kai He and Keith Krause discussed the crucial role of multilateralism and solidarity among small and medium-sized states in achieving global stability. The institute marked the 30th anniversary of its founding on Feb. 11. #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) Senior Research Fellows Kai He and Keith Krause discussed the crucial role of multilateralism and solidarity among small and medium-sized states in achieving global stability. The institute marked the 30th anniversary of its founding on Feb. 11.
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🆕News: On Feb. 14, the Soka Gakkai Women’s Peace Committee (WPC) hosted a forum titled “Women’s Leadership Forum—I Will Change the Future” in Tokyo, Japan. Naoe Yakiya, Director of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office, gave a keynote address on the global state of gender equality. The event included a panel discussion on women’s leadership and the challenges women face today, moderated by WPC Vice Chair Masayo Nagai, with panelists Aiki Matsukura, Sachie Joto and Yuki Nihei. #WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(3/3) The event included a panel discussion on women’s leadership and the challenges women face today, moderated by WPC Vice Chair Masayo Nagai, with panelists Aiki Matsukura, Sachie Joto and Yuki Nihei.

#WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality
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🆕News: On Feb. 14, the Soka Gakkai Women’s Peace Committee (WPC) hosted a forum titled “Women’s Leadership Forum—I Will Change the Future” in Tokyo, Japan. Naoe Yakiya, Director of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office, gave a keynote address on the global state of gender equality. The event included a panel discussion on women’s leadership and the challenges women face today, moderated by WPC Vice Chair Masayo Nagai, with panelists Aiki Matsukura, Sachie Joto and Yuki Nihei. #WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/3) Naoe Yakiya, Director of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office, gave a keynote address on the global state of gender equality.

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🆕News: On Feb. 14, the Soka Gakkai Women’s Peace Committee (WPC) hosted a forum titled “Women’s Leadership Forum—I Will Change the Future” in Tokyo, Japan. Naoe Yakiya, Director of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office, gave a keynote address on the global state of gender equality. The event included a panel discussion on women’s leadership and the challenges women face today, moderated by WPC Vice Chair Masayo Nagai, with panelists Aiki Matsukura, Sachie Joto and Yuki Nihei. #WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 14, the Soka Gakkai Women’s Peace Committee (WPC) hosted a forum titled “Women’s Leadership Forum—I Will Change the Future” in Tokyo, Japan. Naoe Yakiya, Director of the UN Women Japan Liaison Office, gave a keynote address on the global state of gender equality. The event included a panel discussion on women’s leadership and the challenges women face today, moderated by WPC Vice Chair Masayo Nagai, with panelists Aiki Matsukura, Sachie Joto and Yuki Nihei. #WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 14, the Soka Gakkai Women’s Peace Committee (WPC) hosted a forum titled “Women’s Leadership Forum—I Will Change the Future” in Tokyo, Japan. (1/3)

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🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai Thailand held a meeting at its center near Bangkok, with 41 venues across the nation linked via online broadcast, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to Thailand in 1961. The meeting included dance and choir performances by youth members. Young Women’s Leader Manunya Siriporntanakul reported on the organization’s collaboration with local academic institutions to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai Thailand held a meeting at its center near Bangkok, with 41 venues across the nation linked via online broadcast, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to Thailand in 1961. The meeting included dance and choir performances by youth members. Young Women’s Leader Manunya Siriporntanakul reported on the organization’s collaboration with local academic institutions to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

(2/2) The meeting included dance and choir performances by youth members. Young Women’s Leader Manunya Siriporntanakul reported on the organization’s collaboration with local academic institutions to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

#SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai Thailand held a meeting at its center near Bangkok, with 41 venues across the nation linked via online broadcast, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to Thailand in 1961. The meeting included dance and choir performances by youth members. Young Women’s Leader Manunya Siriporntanakul reported on the organization’s collaboration with local academic institutions to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #SokaGakkai #BuddhisminAction #SokaGakkaiNews

🆕News: On Feb. 8, Soka Gakkai Thailand held a meeting at its center near Bangkok, with 41 venues across the nation linked via online broadcast, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Daisaku Ikeda’s first visit to Thailand in 1961. (1/2)

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