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.
Meet URI's new Executive Director, Karen Volker - As I step into my new role as URI’s first woman Executive Director, I want to acknowledge and highlight that I have joined a movement filled with remarkable individuals and organizations that harness collective strength to create meaningful impact—from local communities to the global stage.
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.
Youth for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sombor Educational Center – SEC in Serbia organized and brought together 20 young people in Europe to learn more about freedom of religion and hate speech.
On September 21st, the world will come together to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. In our current world where conflict is a harsh reality, this day is not just a date on the calendar, but a reminder of the constant need to work for peace, justice, and healing.
Fé menina Coopeartion Circle members from different faith traditions gathered in a retreat near São Paol Brazil to listen to one another, to be in silence together, to heal, to share dreams.
Stories Behind Minds was a youth exchange initiative organized in Egypt. This initiative explored using storytelling as a transformative potential in uplifting young individuals navigating the complexities of social exclusion.
Cambodian Youth under the leadership of The Coalition for Integrity and Social Responsibility (CISA) Cooperation Circle undertake Responsibility for Good Governance
Nkechika is a URI Individual Member who is also part of AYICRIP CC. She is a very inspiring young leader, and part of her activities includes creating period kits for girls in schools as part of a menstrual hygiene awareness program.