URI Stories of Impact

As community empowerment is a core component of what we do as a human rights organization, Justice Desk Africa understands the need to show up and extend our support wherever we can to the communities that we work in and love. 

Pachamama Day is celebrated on August 1 to honor and venerate Mother Earth. It is a series of rituals and ceremonies that are carried out within the Aymara and Quechua culture of northern Argentina.
 

Learn more about the Resilience and Youth Work study visit hosted by Desert Bloom Cooperation Circle.

In the commemoration of the National Day of Religious Freedom, which takes place every July 4, the Government Secretariat highlights the high level of respect for the differences of belief among the followers of various religions in Bogotá, of which 8 of each ten expressed their agreement with the dialogue between them.

Together commemorating the International Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

URI Executive Director Jerry White presents at the Community Plenary of the 130th Anniversary of the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

In URI Latin America the CCS say YES to the #desarmenuclear and it is a good opportunity to honor Bishop William Swing in his fight for a world free of nuclear weapons. Regarding the NPT, URI Latin America has a firm position, in which the CCs call for nuclear disarmament.

Parents' mindset and engagement in the education of their children are paramount. Peace4Dalits Foundation CC has formed a parent's association to promote education among the Musahar community in Nepal. 

Peace education can be one of the initiators of changes in society, and changes in society are necessary for a society to progress. Youth for Peace Cooperation Circle organized a workshop on peace education.