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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UN Celebrates Sustainable Peace and Sustainable Development

Alongside the United Nations International Day of Peace, the UN held an event titled “Sustainable Peace - Sustainable Development” at United Nations Headquarters, with a strong URI presence.

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Chrysostom Receives First URI-Asia Peace Award

It was historic and exciting. Victor Kazanjian, URI International Executive Director, presented the first URI Asia Peace award to Most. Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan.

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URI South India Lays Interfaith Centre Foundation Stone

Rev. Dr. Victor Kazanjian, URI Executive Director, blessed the foundation stone for an Interfaith Centre at Meenpidippara, Kottarakkara on September 21st (IDP) in the presence of all TPA delegates and friends.

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Friendships for Peacebuilding

We climbed on stage, entwined our arms, and I said to the audience, “Do you know what? We are friends, but just five days ago we didn’t know each other.”

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Weekly Shot: Kerala Peace Day Parade

On the International Day of Peace September 21st, children and teachers from the Karickam School, a URI Cooperation Circle in Kerala, India, marched through their village chanting "Peace, Peace, Peace - We want peace!"

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International Day of Peace Celebrated in Pakistan

The celebration of International Day of Peace was organized at Peace Center in Lahore, and started with prayers from the Christian, Muslim, and Hindu sacred books.

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TRUST WIN Peace Day Celebration in Ranaana, Israel

Seventy-five women, from 12 to 93 years old, of Christian, Druze, Jewish, and Muslim faiths, met to celebrate the International Day of Peace

Cultural Infusion Acknowledges the UN International Day of Peace

On the 21st of September 2016, individuals from all across the world and from all different walks of life mark the International Day of Peace.

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URI Europe September Proverb

URI Europe prompts reflection on how our personal journeys influence our treatment of others.

IDP Celebration of Planting 650 Mangrove Trees

For IDP 2016, our interfaith network in Kampot Province, Cambodia, planted 650 mangrove trees. We brought together 95 participants who were Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, students, and community members.