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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In Memorium

Remarks about Richard Goldman by the Right Reverend William E. Swing, delivered December 3, 2010.

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Farewell to Richard Goldman

URI mourns the loss of Richard Goldman, a devoted environmentalist, philanthropist and URI supporter who died on November 29 at the age of 90.

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Peace Day commemorations: Year long campaign for peace and security in Africa culminates with fitting celebration

AUC News, Issue 50, September 2010. This year, the International Peace Day on 21 September, had a special meaning for Africa as it was the culmination of the 2010 Year of Peace and Security, which was.

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Interfaith scholars share work at Dhaka University conference

Scholars from 25 countries participate in International Conference on Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogues in Bangladesh.

Cancun talks start with a call to the Gods

With United Nations climate negotiators facing an uphill battle to advance their goal of reducing emissions linked to global warming, it's no surprise that the woman steering the talks appealed...

Recommendations from NGO's submitted at Cancun

URI's Environmental Satellite endorsed the following recommendations which were submitted on behalf of Non-governmental Organizations at the Climate Change Conference (COP 16) in Cancun. ..

Interview with Israeli Delegate at Cancun Climate Change Conference

December 4, 2010. Delegates from all over the world have gathered at the UN Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico (COP16) for almost a week now, and discussions will continue until..

Bridging the Reality Gap: Nobel Peace Laureates Gathering

By Jonathan Granoff, founding member of the Cooperation Circle "Voice for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons." I've just returned from Hiroshima where Nobel Peace Laureates gathered for a three-day...

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Indigenous Peoples' Ambitions for Climate Conference in Cancun

As of yesterday, December 2, more than 500 indigenous persons from Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Arctic and North America are present in Cancun to ensure that their concerns are taken...

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Walking for Rain

As the drought and unseasonably warm weather continues in Israel, the TRUST WIN CC (Women's Interfaith Network) held a Women's Walk and Blessings for Rain on the seam between East and West Jerusalem.