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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URI’s Successful NGO Training Program

URI inaugurated a three-day Climate Change and Disaster Management training program for NGOs (non-governmental organisations) in three Southern States of India.

Global Youth CC’s Traveling Webinar visits Kenya

Aug 14, 2017. The URI Global Youth CC launched the TRAVELING CCs WEBINAR SERIES which is a monthly initiative dedicated to feature the work of member’s local CCs / activities in their hometown.

Video: Amb. Mussie Hailu Presents Africa Peace Award to World Public Forum

Ambassador Mussie Hailu presents the Africa Peace Award to the World Public Forum. See the video here.

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The Weekly Shot: Nurturing Interfaith Relationships Through Sustainable Farming

FACIS, a URI Cooperation Circle in Nigeria, is helping Muslim and Christian farmers put aside conflicts as they learn new sustainable farming techniques.

In Light of Violence in Charlottesville

In this difficult time, we encourage communities around the United States to provide places for nonviolent gatherings to continue to build cultures of peace, justice, and healing for all people.

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Payam-e-Aman (Peace) Rally on the Eve of National Minority Day by Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights

On the eve of National Minorities Day Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights (PCSWHR) and Christian Union Pakistan organized the Payam-e-Aman (Peace) Rally from Sialkot Press Club to Murray College Sialkot.

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Interfaith Seminar on the Eve of National Minorities Day by Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights CC

On the eve of National Minorities Day Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights (PCSWHR) and Christian Community organized the Seminar with the topic of “HUM SUB KA PAKISTAN” at Press Club Sialkot.

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Stories from URI Korea Youth Peace Camp

Hersheyth Aggarwal traveled to South Korea to attended the URI Korea Youth Peace Camp alongside URI young leaders from around the world.

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URI Executive Director Victor Kazanjian Addresses Moscow State University Students

On a recent trip to Russia, URI Executive Director Victor Kazanjian spent time with Moscow State University students and staff, sharing his experiences and answering questions about interfaith peacebuilding.

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URI-Africa at the 1st Interfaith Dialogue Forum Steering Committee Workshop

URI-Africa took part at the 1st Interfaith Dialogue Forum Steering Committee workshop, which took place in the premises of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand, South Africa from May 22-23, 2017.