URI Stories of Impact

Our community is working tirelessly to bring peace and justice in all areas of the world regardless of religion. Read stories straight from the organizers.

Bill Swing

Reflections on the Elections and Nuclear Weapons

Last Sunday, Bishop William Swing, Founding Trustee and President Emeritus, delivered a sermon at Grace Cathedral, in San Francisco.

In his words: "Next week, we will elect a president of the United States. Among the myriad responsibilities that go with the office, none is of greater magnitude than the use of nuclear weapons."

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URI AL&C Online Youth Training

Between August and September 2021, the URI AL&C Online Youth Training organized by the URI Global Program for the participation of youth was developed with the intervention of 15 young people from the CCs: Aflaiai, Constructores de Puentes, Teusaquillo, Mukua, Quinaroes , COEMATI, The Descendants of Guatemaya, Samay, ACRE from the countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama and Venezuela.

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URI Statement on Escalating Violence in the Israel-Hamas War

URI remains alarmed by the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas & expresses grave concern for the civilians on the ground.

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Praying for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons

Hope for a world free of Nuclear Weapons

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Changing Communities Together

Choti Si Khushi Cooperation Circle is dedicated to the well-being of children and women from vulnerable communities. Learn more about their milestones to achieve this!

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Identifying Fake News

URI MENA region organized a culture cafe focusing on how to detect fake news.

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Lauren’s words for URI Inti Raymi Celebration

Rev. Lauren Van Ham, URI Climate Action Coordinator reflects and shares inspiration from the winter solstice celebration held on 20 July 2023.

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Shaping Communities Through Art

URI Great Lakes shares exciting experiences during a visit to Reseau Culturel SANGWA Cooperation Circle with the Global Council and Staff.

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School of Peace

Young leaders in South East Asia learn skills to reduce violence and increase justice. The School of Peace teaches peacebuilding skills, including on-site dialogue with various faith traditions in Nepal

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Engaging Youth to Fight Plastic Pollution

WNRCRT Cooperation Circle together with young people in Lilongwe engaged in a market clean-up to mark world environment day and contribute to their vision to fight against plastic waste.

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Strengthening Youth Leadership Skills Together

URI North India working together with Cooperation Circles to enhance youth leadership skills.

URI and 2023 Parliament of the World's Religions

URI at the Parliament of World's Religions: Grassroots Stories Converge in Chicago

Global Warning: Curb Hate Speech to Prevent Violence

Hate speech is contagious. It spreads and infects like a disease. Historic and ongoing, hate speech poisons people across the globe and motivates them to inflict irreparable harm on individuals, religious groups, and other targeted minorities.