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The members of the Victorian Multifaith Advisory Group (MAG) and the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) would like to make the following statement in response to recent world events:

As representatives of the Victorian faith communities and as people of goodwill, we express our despair and dismay at the horrors unfolding in many parts of the world, most notably at the moment in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Myanmar. As Australians from diverse religious communities, we are appalled by these conflicts.

As a priority, we call upon the major powers to enforce a ceasefire to protect the lives of innocent civilians in Syria.

We oppose oppression and violence perpetrated against innocent civilians wherever they may be.  We call for tolerance, striving for social cohesion, peace and the rejection of violence.  And for the international community to work together to save innocent lives in other areas of conflict.

The Multifaith Advisory Group (MAG) consists of senior representatives from Victoria’s diverse faith communities. MAG represents the voice of Victoria’s faith leaders to the Victorian Government.

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is comprised of the following peak bodies: Baha'i Community of Victoria, Brahma Kumaris Australia, Buddhist Council of Victoria, Hindu Council of Australia (Vic), Islamic Council of Victoria, Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria and Victorian Council of Churches.