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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Women Campaign Against Violence in Interfaith Event

In celebration of International Women’s Day, URI Global Council Chair Kiran Bali hosted an interfaith “Women Against Violence” event in Yorkshire, England.

Young Leaders Bring Energy, Expertise to Denver Conference

In their second day at Denver’s National Service Learning Conference, URI’s Youth Leaders explore ways to build upon the strength of youth organizations.

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Youth Leaders Bring URI Message to Denver Conference

Denver’s National Service Learning Conference is providing plenty of opportunities for URI youth leaders Matthew Youde and Krithika Harish to spread the word about interfaith work.

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URI Trustee Meets With Cairo Anti-Violence Group

URI Global Council Trustee Sherif Awad Rizk met with the young members of the Andalus Institute for Tolerance and Anti-Violence Studies to discuss opportunities for cooperation.

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New Album Tells Story of Ugandan Coffee Farmers’ Interfaith Work

The voices of a Ugandan Cooperation Circle dedicated to overcoming religious conflict through music and Fair Trade coffee will be featured on a new album by Smithsonian Folkways.

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Global Council Celebrates Achievements As Meeting Concludes

URI’s Global Council meeting concludes with celebration, reflection and the announcement of a new interim Coordinator for the Multi-Region.

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Council, Staff Seek Ways to Build Support

In its second full day meeting together, the Global Council considered the challenges of fundraising throughout the world.

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URI Asia Executive Council Meets in San Francisco

The URI Asia Executive Council met at 4 p.m. Friday, March 8 at the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront Hotel in the United States of America.

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Global Council Meeting Brings New Trustees Face-to-Face

On Wednesday, Global Council Trustees from eight regions and 14 countries met for the first time to discuss the responsibilities of their new role.

URI Celebrates International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, URI Global Council Chair Kiran Bali reflects on the need to support women leaders and end violence against women.