URI Stories of Impact

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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. 

Photo: Member of the CC National Network of Agrarian Educators of Paraguay receiving certification.

National Network of Agrarian Educators of Paraguay!

Members of the Circle of Cooperation National Network of Agrarian Educators of Paraguay participated in the formation of a group together with members of the Armed Forces of Paraguay in Beekeeping.
 

Peace for dalits

Peace4Dalits Foundation forms a Parent’s Association

Parents' mindset and engagement in the education of their children are paramount. Peace4Dalits Foundation CC has formed a parent's association to promote education among the Musahar community in Nepal. 

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Inter-religious Peace and Solidarity Prayer for the Victims of Indian Shelling at Village Kundanpur Sialkot - Pakistan

Asia
Community Building
Health and Social Services
Human Rights
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue
Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation

As on 28th August 2015 the Indian Army resorted to heaving firing and shelling in village Kundanpur along the Sialkot working boundary on innocent and unarmed civilian population which claimed more than eight lives and injured more than 48 including 22 females. To show solidarity with the martyred and affected people Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights organized interreligious peace and solidarity prayer at village Kundanpur. Hindu, Christian and Muslim’s religious and political leaders, civil society members, teachers associations, and others participated in the peace and solidarity prayer. A peaceful protest was also held to condemn the Indian’s Army inhuman act. 

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Interfaith Action: URI Cooperation Circles Around the World Provide Care to Refugees

Africa
Europe
Multiregion
North America
Community Building
Health and Social Services
Human Rights
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue
Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
Poverty Alleviation and Economic Opportunity
Youth

With the world's eyes fixed on the refugee crisis in Europe and the Middle East, URI Cooperation Circle from Germany to Bulgaria to Bosnia and Herzegovina are building "safe places" and "giving hospitality" to refugees. With the recent influx of refugees, Cooperation Circles across Europe are mobilizing to welcome refugees, providing for basic needs and more.