Recognizing the beauty of diverse cultures and spiritual traditions within and across communities is an essential element in building mutual trust, harmony and unity in society -- this was the common goal of three United Religions Initiative (URI) North America member organizations during World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) events.
Now in 2019, a time of trials and many troubles, I am thankful for the strategic vision, long patience, and perseverance of supportive allies. This is a most unique moment in human history, and the group of URI youth representatives that I joined at the UN give tangible hope for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
The third part of our mini-series highlighting the work of women of African descent focuses on Reverend Carolyn Wilkins and how she uses education and her own life to encourage understanding and unity.
The second part of our mini-series highlighting the work of women of African descent focuses on Adeola Fearon and her efforts to foster harmony through the power of communication.
In part one of our three-part mini-series highlighting the work and lives of women of African descent, we introduce Lennet Partlow-Myrick of Baltimore, an artist, activist, and teacher.
At the start of the year, United Religions Initiative North America bade farewell to two previous board members, welcomed four new members, and introduced all new officers. Here's your chance to get to know them!
In January 2019, seven young leaders from across the United States participated in a two-day visit to the United Nations where they attended a symposium co-sponsored by URI and met with various officials. Read about their experiences and reflections!
“You belong here”: Laila shares how, with just three words, she received the tool she needed to instill the courage necessary for advocacy within the future delegates of Camp Anytown, Las Vegas.
Hope without reality is mere illusion, but reality without any hope is a dark place. Being at the United Nations, I felt like it was the place between reality and hope.
As a first generation and low income college student, Gabrielle Henry shares how the trip she took to the UN opened her eyes to opportunities she didn't know existed -- and why she believes opportunities like this are vital for ensuring the diversity of the interfaith movement.
