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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Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 11

Each year, hundreds of URI Cooperation Circles participate in the International Day of Peace (IDP). As a global community, we put organized global spirit and energy into action! Here are some beloved ideas and inspirations for peacebuilding.

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URI Representatives Embark on Study Trip to Ukraine

From 20-27 May 2018, three representatives of Bulgarian URI Cooperation Circles from Plovdiv visited Odessa, Ukraine.

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Remembering Nelson Mandela in Venezuela

The event sought to enhance the figure of Nelson Mandela as a global symbol of the defense of human rights in the socio-political context and humanitarian crisis that Venezuela currently faces.

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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Memorial Day was observed by the Laa De' Institute of Social Sciences, in association with URI Cooperation Circle Zero Limits.

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The Weekly Shot: Responding to Deadly Kerala Floods

As floods hit Kerala, URI South India and a team from Karickam International Public School (a URI Cooperation Circle) have been responding.

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Thoughts from the URI North America Regional Assembly

Robyn Lebron shares her experiences from the URI North America Regional Assembly.

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Commemorating Mandela

Ciro Gabriel Avruj, representative of the United Missions Cooperation Circle, participated in a commemoration of this day in the city of Buenos Aires, reminding us of resilience as a way of reinventing ourselves before adversity.

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Concert for Peace in Argentina

Jews, Muslims and Christians gathered in Buenos Aires to reaffirm the peaceful coexistence of the religious diversity that makes up the rich Argentine culture.

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Interfaith Dialogue Follows Nigeria Massacre

A special dialogue of ethnic, religious and community leaders on the recent crisis situation in parts of Plateau State at the Dialogue, Reconciliation, and Peace (DREP) Centre in Jos, Nigeria, on 26th July 2018.

Ideas and Inspirations for the International Day of Peace - Post 10

Creating music together helps people heal and live into new and brighter visions.