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 Netherlands Manifesto - We Unite to Heal the Earth

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Cambodia addresses environmental issues with religious teaching and practice

A young leader in Cambodia discusses how she combats deforestation with interfaith conservation efforts.

Pittsburgh, URI and the Paris Climate Accord

In June 2017, the President of the United States, declared, “I was elected to represent citizens of Pittsburgh, not Paris,” as he pulled this country out of the Paris Climate Accord.

Quaterly Fix - Umeed (HOPE) Blog

UMEED (Hope), our blog and an online space for conversations and reflections where we hope to bring forward alternative narratives of a world that still believes in the power of unity, love, compassion, harmony and humanity.

Being Peacemakers in the Midst of War

My love and prayers go out to all those affected by the bombings in Baghdad, Iraq and Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Vigil for Manchester Tragedy Brings Interfaith Communities Together

Muslim, Sikh and Hindu leaders gathered in Fartown, Huddersfield, UK, on Friday afternoon to condemn the Manchester Arena attack, in which 22 people were killed in a terrorist bombing.

No Violence in the Name of Islam

I was shocked to hear about the recent two blasts that hit the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing at least 27 innocent people and wounding more than 100

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Third Dialogue of Civilizations to Promote Peaceful Coexistence

Qiaolology Institute on Dialogue of Civilizations a URI CC in China organized the 3rd Dialogue of Civilizations - Chang'an Forum to promote peaceful co-existence through dialogue.

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A Song for Peace 2017

Learn about the second International Festival "A Song for Peace", Facundo Cabral Prize - English, Portuguese, and Spanish versions available.

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No Violence in the Name of Islam

I was shocked to hear about the recent two blasts that hit the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing at least 27 innocent people and wounding more than 100.