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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The Mediterranean Peace Donkey and Other News from CARAVAN

Hear about the latest news from CARAVAN Cooperation Circle, including the "Mediterranean Peace Donkey."

Thoughts on Spiritual Culture

In Russia there is a great number of people following the idea of building Peace through Culture, and who speak more and more about Spiritual Culture

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The Weekly Shot: Celebrating Raksha Bandhan in an Orphanage

This year, Sadanand Biswas, Regional Coordinator for the North Zone of India, celebrated Raksha Bandhan by visiting an orphanage in Jahangir Puri, New Delhi, to distribute sweets to the children.

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Indigenous Peoples Day

On Indigenous Peoples Day 2015, listen to Hereditary Chief and Elder Chief Phil Lane Jr., URI Global Council Trustee, share an inspiring message.

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Youth Training Workshop for the Promotion of Peace

The objective of this training is to work on promoting peace in Renala Khurd through youth and children.

Celebrating Interfaith Harmony - Interfaith Film Evening on UN-IDP

In Bonn members of the DMLBonn CC, URI Germany CC and the Baha’i community Bonn celebrated UN International Day of Peace with an interfaith film evening on September 15, 2015.

Partnering with the Brahma Kumaris for Peace in the Park

URI has been a presence at Peace in the Park since its inception in 2013, and was happy to return as an exhibitor for this year’s festivities.

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Mussie Hailu: URI-Africa partners with IDEA

URI-Africa signed memorandum of understanding with the Institute for Democracy & Leadership in Africa (IDEA) to join forces on mutual organizational objectives.

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Plan Ahead: URI Programs at the Parliament

Take a look at the schedule of programs presented by URI members at this year's Parliament of the World's Religions.

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URI at the Parliament

The United Religions Initiative is pleased to announce its presence at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.