Initiation of a process to form a World Council of Religious and Spiritual Leaders to work in an advisory capacity with the United Nations and other international organizations in peacemaking and peace-keeping efforts. It will bring a religious and spiritual presence into conflict transformation and will help address critical issues facing the world community. There is a general consensus among religious leaders concerning the need for such a Council. The details of its mission, structure, functions and sources of funding are being addressed by a gathering of religious leaders and scholars at the first meeting of a Steering Council in October, 2001, organized by The Millennium World Peace Summit.
