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Bawa Jain

Global leadership, religious diplomacy, and the work of bringing people together.

About Bawa Jain

Bawa Jain is a trailblazer in global leadership and religious diplomacy, making waves from the United Nations to the World Economic Forum.

He championed interfaith dialogue and founded the World Council of Religious Leaders.

Today, he leads The Centre for Responsible Leadership, bringing leaders together beyond politics.

Roles

President
The Centre for Responsible Leadership
Secretary-General
World Council of Religious Leaders
Convenor
Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, United Nations

Featured

Bawa's 70th Birthday

A highlights film and photo gallery from the celebration — the people, the tributes, and the moments worth keeping.

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Bawa Jain with guests at his 70th birthday celebration

Latest keynote

Non-Violence is a Weapon of the Strong

Delivered for the International Day of Non-Violence, October 2, 2025 — commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Words to inspire

You are a leader, whether you realize it or not.
So you need to be asking yourself, every day, with every decision you make:
Am I making decisions based on the present, or the future?
Based on convenience, or conviction?
Are those decisions destructive, or constructive?

— Bawa Jain

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