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R E L I G I O N S f o r P E A C E | W O R L D F A I T H S D E V E L O P M E N T D I A L O G U E 3 I R I ( I N T ER FA I T H R A I N F O R E S T I N I T I AT I V E ) : H I S T O RY and P R E S EN T Launched in 2017, IRI operates in five countries, through over 80 local chapters. [...] 4 T H E I N T E R F A I T H R A I N F O R E S T I N I T I AT I V E : E X P L O R I N G W I T H A G E N D E R L E N S spiritual duty; the guides, available on the IRI website, offer reflections from faith leaders on the religious imperative to. [...] 2 0 T H E I N T E R F A I T H R A I N F O R E S T I N I T I AT I V E : E X P L O R I N G W I T H A G E N D E R L E N S Engaging Faith Communities: IRI’s focus on mobilizing faith groups is reflected in country declarations, all of which address local and global religious leaders and faith com- munities.111 There is a recognition of the moral authority of faith actors, and a call for them to draw o. [...] 2 2 T H E I N T E R F A I T H R A I N F O R E S T I N I T I AT I V E : E X P L O R I N G W I T H A G E N D E R L E N S Listening to women’s perspectives is an invaluable first step in addressing gender-based inequalities in representation and leadership on rainforest issues and in formulating a gen- der-sensitive response.125 A real commitment to women’s voices means including them in decision-mak. [...] 2 4 T H E I N T E R F A I T H R A I N F O R E S T I N I T I AT I V E : E X P L O R I N G W I T H A G E N D E R L E N S with a specific church or mosque, and interfaith community groups.