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.

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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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My Trip to the Inspired Me To Advocate for Change, Support Youth

Hassan traveled to the UN as part of a URI program for young leaders. Read about how his experience has inspired him to continue to promote youth leadership in his community!

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The Weekly Shot: Building Community and Understanding in Ohio, USA

The Safe Alliance of Interfaith Leaders is one of the newest Cooperation Circles to join the URI North America network.

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New Pastoral Team of the Mennonite Church of Quito, Ecuador

In Quito, Ecuador, the Mennonite community is only 15 years old. It is an ecumenical church and fosters interreligious dialogue because it works with migrants.

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Inter-Cultural Youth Council Islamabad's 2018 Activities

Read about the latest activities, including free medical camps offering medicine and care to underserved communities, tree planting events, and more.

Video: The Forum at Grace Cathedral with Bishop William Swing

Watch the video: The Forum at Grace Cathedral with Bishop William Swing: The Sacred and the Silly. Recorded on February 25, 2018.

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Building Peace in a Postwar Society

I got interested in people and their stories, because losing someone or something important hurts anyone, regardless which "facts" you follow.

Video: A Celebration of Khalil Gibran

"A Celebration of Khalil Gibran" was a CARAVAN East-West cultural event at St. James's Piccadilly, London, on January 24, 2018.

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May the Peace Reign and the Borders End

Caminhos da Terra CC aims, through art, conscience and spirituality, to rescue the dignity of the beings that inhabit this Planet and the Cosmos.

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Profiles of Women Who Make a Difference: Satya Kalra

During the month of March, URI North America has chosen four exceptional women from our region to spotlight. This week, we tell you the story of Satya Kalra who has gone above and beyond to serve women and children.

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A Women's Day Message from Kiran Bali, MBE JP

As we mark International Women's Day 2018, there remains much work to do on delivering transformative change towards gender equality.