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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.

The Weekly Shot: Israeli and Palestinian Women's Peace Quilt

19 August 2019

The Weekly Shot: Israeli and Palestinian Women's Peace Quilt

The Israeli and Palestinian Women's Peace Quilt was created in Jerusalem by 72 Israeli and Palestinian women designing and creating a symbol of their interfaith sisterhood in the midst of violent conflict.

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The Accelerate Peace conference took place on June 26 and 27, 2019 at the Hoover Institution on the Stanford University campus in California, USA.

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The state of Kerala has seen the worst flooding in the living memory, but URI members are helping.

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As you join the People Uniting Campaign, your investment and efforts elevate hope and have a positive impact on communities around the world.

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Disaster Relief After Mudslides in Cameroon

In early August 2017, the western region of Cameroon experienced heavy rain that led to devastating mudslides and flooding. The Global Compassion Team helped people affected in the Santchou area.

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Six Months of Activities From URI West India

Read detailed reports and see photos from multiple URI Cooperation Circles in West India.

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URI North India & Afghanistan 2018

We bring to you a collection of events organised by URI North India and Afghanistan region in collaboration with our Cooperation Circles in 2018!

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Celebrating Independence Day and Rakshabandan with Autistic Children

Two URI Cooperation Circles - Palki Peace and Sister Nivedita Peace - celebrated this beautiful day with special children.

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Art Competition Heals Wounds, Promotes Peace Among Afghanistan Students

The art competition "Paint for Peace" comes to an end, but the journey goes on!

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The First Female Kuna Deputy

Sister Petita Ayarza, the first female Kuna Deputy, assumed her position at the national level in Panama City, Panama on 30th July 2019.

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LOTUS Center for All Faiths Marks Guru Poornima with Interfaith Service

LOTUS Center for all Faiths (LCAF) celebrated our annual Guru Poornima with the theme of Caring for Creation.

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The Weekly Shot: Eid al-Adha Around the World

Pictured: An Eid al-Adha celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo by 世書名付 via Wikicommons.

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The Weekly Shot: Accelerating Peace Across the World

In this photo, three URI peacebuilders convene.

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Promoting Cultural and Religious Tolerance

DREP, a URI member group, hosted a two-day training on Promoting Cultural and Religious Tolerance.